Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £50
- Community rating
- 4.57 / 5 (7 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Kippery, Oily, Fresh Fruit, Coal-gas
- Description
- 13 years in the cask, Caol Ila offers itself at 43%. Islay drams might make you question a £50 price point. It's got 'Kippery' smells with a touch of 'Coal-gas'. That rating of 4.57 might not change your mind.
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Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 13-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Rated 4.6/5 by the community. Expect vibrant and fruity, smoky and peaty character — smokey, kippery, oily, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
13 years in the cask, Caol Ila offers itself at 43%. Islay drams might make you question a £50 price point. It's got 'Kippery' smells with a touch of 'Coal-gas'. That rating of 4.57 might not change your mind.
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