Caol Ila 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 312775) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.1%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £142.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Distilled in 2008 and aged 16 years in a single hogshead, this cask-strength Caol Ila presents Islay's signature maritime peat at full intensity. One of 261 bottles from Gordon & MacPhail's Connoisseurs Choice, it showcases the distillery's saline, smoky soul.
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Caol Ila 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 312775) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 16-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 58.1% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and peaty character — smokey, medicinal, oily, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 2008 and aged 16 years in a single hogshead, this cask-strength Caol Ila presents Islay's signature maritime peat at full intensity. One of 261 bottles from Gordon & MacPhail's Connoisseurs Choice, it showcases the distillery's saline, smoky soul.
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