Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1991 (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £44.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Medicinal
- Description
- A 1991 Caol Ila originally aged in bourbon casks, then finished across two wine casks—Quarts de Chaume Chenin Blanc and Château d'Yquem Sauternes—under the direction of Jim McEwan. Bottled in 2009 at Bruichladdich with 617 bottles released, this combines Islay's smoke with delicate wine-cask complexity.
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Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1991 (Murray McDavid) is a 18-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and peaty character — smokey, sherried, cooked fruit, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
A 1991 Caol Ila originally aged in bourbon casks, then finished across two wine casks—Quarts de Chaume Chenin Blanc and Château d'Yquem Sauternes—under the direction of Jim McEwan. Bottled in 2009 at Bruichladdich with 617 bottles released, this combines Islay's smoke with delicate wine-cask complexity.
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