Black Friday 2022 (Caol Ila) 16 Year Old Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £95.75
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Citric, Cooked Fruit, Oily
- Description
- Caol Ila's Black Friday 2022 release is a 16-year-old bottled at cask strength (53.2% abv) by The Whisky Exchange. Peat smoke and briny sea air form the backbone, complemented by orchard fruit and a mineral edge that speaks to the distillery's coastal character. This is an excellent introduction to aged Islay whisky for those seeking balance between smoke and refinement.
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Black Friday 2022 (Caol Ila) 16 Year Old Islay Whisky is a from Caol Ila (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, citric, cooked fruit, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Caol Ila's Black Friday 2022 release is a 16-year-old bottled at cask strength (53.2% abv) by The Whisky Exchange. Peat smoke and briny sea air form the backbone, complemented by orchard fruit and a mineral edge that speaks to the distillery's coastal character. This is an excellent introduction to aged Islay whisky for those seeking balance between smoke and refinement.
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