Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16987) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.4%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £97.55
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Oily, Leathery
- Description
- Caol Ila's characteristically smoky single malt, distilled in November 2010 and aged 12 years in a refill hogshead before bottling at 48.4% ABV by Douglas Laing. This cask-strength release from their Old Particular range captures the distillery's signature peat, brine, and maritime character with natural colour and no chill-filtration.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16987) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 12-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 48.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, kippery, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Caol Ila's characteristically smoky single malt, distilled in November 2010 and aged 12 years in a refill hogshead before bottling at 48.4% ABV by Douglas Laing. This cask-strength release from their Old Particular range captures the distillery's signature peat, brine, and maritime character with natural colour and no chill-filtration.
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