Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 316480) - James Eadie (Drinks by the Dram Exclusive)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.6%
- Age
- 9 years
- Price
- £55.74
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily
- Description
- A rating of 4.0 with a humble single reference offers little certainty for the Caol Ila 9 Year Old. At £55.74, this Islay single malt packs a 57.6% ABV punch. Tagged as 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal', it's for those who like an 'Oily' edge. Hard to say without tasting it, but it could be a risk worth taking.
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Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 316480) - James Eadie (Drinks by the Dram Exclusive)
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Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 316480) - James Eadie (Drinks by the Dram Exclusive) is a 9-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 57.6% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
A rating of 4.0 with a humble single reference offers little certainty for the Caol Ila 9 Year Old. At £55.74, this Islay single malt packs a 57.6% ABV punch. Tagged as 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal', it's for those who like an 'Oily' edge. Hard to say without tasting it, but it could be a risk worth taking.
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