Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2205306) - Bedford Park
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.2%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £75
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily, Kippery
- Description
- This 8-year-old Caol Ila from 2016 matured in a bourbon quarter cask and was bottled at cask strength by Bedford Park in 2024, yielding just 172 bottles of the distillery's signature briny, peated Islay character.
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Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 2205306) - Bedford Park is a 8-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 57.2% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, oily, kippery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This 8-year-old Caol Ila from 2016 matured in a bourbon quarter cask and was bottled at cask strength by Bedford Park in 2024, yielding just 172 bottles of the distillery's signature briny, peated Islay character.
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