Caol Ila 15 Year Old 1984 (casks 6081 - 6084) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 59.1%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £399
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Medicinal, Old Wood
- Description
- Distilled on 11 December 1984 and bottled in March 2000 at cask strength (59.1% ABV), this Islay single malt from Caol Ila represents Gordon & MacPhail's uncompromising approach to peat. Four decades of age have mellowed the smoke while preserving the distillery's characteristic brine and maritime character.
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Caol Ila 15 Year Old 1984 (casks 6081 - 6084) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 15-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 59.1% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, leathery, medicinal, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled on 11 December 1984 and bottled in March 2000 at cask strength (59.1% ABV), this Islay single malt from Caol Ila represents Gordon & MacPhail's uncompromising approach to peat. Four decades of age have mellowed the smoke while preserving the distillery's characteristic brine and maritime character.
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