Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 309453) (Adelphi)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.9%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £83.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Kippery, Old Wood
- Description
- Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2008 from Adelphi, aged in a first-fill sherry hogshead and bottled at 53.9% ABV. Islay's signature smoke mingles with dark cherry and dried fruit, underpinned by salted meats and a long sherry finish.
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Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 309453) (Adelphi) is a 12-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 53.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, dried fruit, kippery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2008 from Adelphi, aged in a first-fill sherry hogshead and bottled at 53.9% ABV. Islay's signature smoke mingles with dark cherry and dried fruit, underpinned by salted meats and a long sherry finish.
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