Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.8%
- Age
- 29 years
- Price
- £188.71
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Oily, Medicinal, Leathery
- Description
- A 1983 Caol Ila aged 29 years and bottled by Duncan Taylor at 53.8% ABV without chill-filtration, balancing the distillery's characteristic smoke with layers of complexity earned through three decades in wood. The raw strength and lack of filtration preserve the full intensity of this Islay single malt.
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Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is a 29-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 53.8% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, old wood, oily, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A 1983 Caol Ila aged 29 years and bottled by Duncan Taylor at 53.8% ABV without chill-filtration, balancing the distillery's characteristic smoke with layers of complexity earned through three decades in wood. The raw strength and lack of filtration preserve the full intensity of this Islay single malt.
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