Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 61.5%
- Age
- 5 years
- Price
- £103.9
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily, Solvent, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Islay brings a rugged sense of place to Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008. Tagged by some as 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal', it's intriguing yet complex with its 61.5% ABV. Priced at £103.9, this bold expression might be a hard sell for the uninitiated.
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Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) is a 5-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 61.5% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and peaty character — smokey, medicinal, oily, solvent. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Islay brings a rugged sense of place to Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008. Tagged by some as 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal', it's intriguing yet complex with its 61.5% ABV. Priced at £103.9, this bold expression might be a hard sell for the uninitiated.
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