Caol Ila 1974 / 19 Year Old / First Cask #12501 Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £600
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Kippery, Medicinal, Oily, Leathery
- Description
- Another First Cask release from the same festive 1974 distillation, this 19-year-old bottling offers a parallel window into Caol Ila's mid-1990s character at 46% abv. The profile echoes its sibling cask in foundational peat and maritime notes, though independent cask variation likely introduces subtle differences in secondary flavours. A pairing opportunity for collectors to explore vintage Caol Ila across multiple examples.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 1974 / 19 Year Old / First Cask #12501 Islay Whisky is a from Caol Ila (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, kippery, medicinal, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Another First Cask release from the same festive 1974 distillation, this 19-year-old bottling offers a parallel window into Caol Ila's mid-1990s character at 46% abv. The profile echoes its sibling cask in foundational peat and maritime notes, though independent cask variation likely introduces subtle differences in secondary flavours. A pairing opportunity for collectors to explore vintage Caol Ila across multiple examples.
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