Caol Ila 23 Year Old 1978 - Rare Malts
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 61.7%
- Age
- 23 years
- Price
- £999
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Zero ratings greet the Caol Ila 23 Year Old 1978 from the Rare Malts series, making it as enigmatic as it is storied. With a commanding ABV of 61.7%, this Islay single malt leans heavily 'Smokey' and 'Oily', promising much to those willing to gamble at its £999.0 price point.
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Caol Ila 23 Year Old 1978 - Rare Malts is a 23-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 61.7% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and peaty character — smokey, medicinal, oily, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Zero ratings greet the Caol Ila 23 Year Old 1978 from the Rare Malts series, making it as enigmatic as it is storied. With a commanding ABV of 61.7%, this Islay single malt leans heavily 'Smokey' and 'Oily', promising much to those willing to gamble at its £999.0 price point.
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