Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 - First Fill Bourbon Barrel (Blind Summit Whisky)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.8%
- Age
- 10 years
- Price
- £63.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Kippery, Malt Extract, Oily
- Description
- Caol Ila's 2015 distillate spent a decade maturing in a first-fill Woodford Reserve bourbon barrel, emerging with layered maritime smoke and meaty malt characteristic of Islay. This limited release of 210 bottles captures the distillery's signature briny, peated profile.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 - First Fill Bourbon Barrel (Blind Summit Whisky) is a 10-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 55.8% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and peaty character — smokey, kippery, malt extract, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Caol Ila's 2015 distillate spent a decade maturing in a first-fill Woodford Reserve bourbon barrel, emerging with layered maritime smoke and meaty malt characteristic of Islay. This limited release of 210 bottles captures the distillery's signature briny, peated profile.
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