Caol Ila 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2021
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £499
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily, Leathery
- Description
- At 12 years old, Caol Ila's The Manager's Dram 2021 raises eyebrows with its bold 58% ABV. Smokey, medicinal, oily, and leathery are the buzzwords here. With no existing ratings, at £499, this could be either a collector's prize or an extravagant gamble.
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Caol Ila 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2021 is a 12-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 58% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, oily, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
At 12 years old, Caol Ila's The Manager's Dram 2021 raises eyebrows with its bold 58% ABV. Smokey, medicinal, oily, and leathery are the buzzwords here. With no existing ratings, at £499, this could be either a collector's prize or an extravagant gamble.
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