Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 Justino's Madeira Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.1%
- Age
- 5 years
- Price
- £52.22
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Medicinal, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Murray McDavid's 2023 release of this five-year-old Caol Ila completes its maturation in Madeira cask, adding wine-influenced notes to Islay's characteristic smoke and maritime character. Only 327 bottles were produced.
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Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2018 Justino's Madeira Cask Finish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is a 5-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 58.1% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and peaty character — smokey, sherried, medicinal, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Murray McDavid's 2023 release of this five-year-old Caol Ila completes its maturation in Madeira cask, adding wine-influenced notes to Islay's characteristic smoke and maritime character. Only 327 bottles were produced.
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