Caol Ila 8 Year Old 1998 Unpeated (Special Release 2007)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 64.9%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £150
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Honey, Malt Extract, Citric, Yeasty
- Description
- A rare unpeated variant from Islay's Caol Ila, distilled in 1998 and aged for 8 years before bottling at a robust 64.9% ABV. This Special Release from 2007 represents a more delicate side of the typically smoky distillery.
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Caol Ila 8 Year Old 1998 Unpeated (Special Release 2007) is a 8-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 64.9% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and delicately floral character — fresh fruit, honey, malt extract, citric. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A rare unpeated variant from Islay's Caol Ila, distilled in 1998 and aged for 8 years before bottling at a robust 64.9% ABV. This Special Release from 2007 represents a more delicate side of the typically smoky distillery.
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