Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 59.8%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £199
- Community rating
- 4.20 / 5 (5 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Citric, Fresh Fruit, Honey, Old Wood
- Description
- With a 4.2 rating from 5 reviews, Caol Ila's 18-year-aged Islay malt stays unpeated but not unnoticed. A high 59.8% ABV prompts curiosity, particularly with 'Old Wood' and 'Citric' notes. At £199.0, it's an expensive venture for the daring.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017) is a 18-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 59.8% ABV. Rated 4.2/5 by the community. Expect vibrant and fruity, heavily oaked and sweet character — citric, fresh fruit, honey, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
With a 4.2 rating from 5 reviews, Caol Ila's 18-year-aged Islay malt stays unpeated but not unnoticed. A high 59.8% ABV prompts curiosity, particularly with 'Old Wood' and 'Citric' notes. At £199.0, it's an expensive venture for the daring.
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