Caol Ila 8 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2008)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 64.2%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £199
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Citric, Malt Extract, Vanilla
- Description
- At 8 years old with a staggering 64.2% ABV, Caol Ila's unpeated release isn’t for the faint-hearted. Fresh fruit, citric and vanilla are noted—oddly light for Islay. Zero ratings to gauge, £199 feels steep, don’t you think? That price might make you pause.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2008) is a 8-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 64.2% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and delicately floral character — fresh fruit, citric, malt extract, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
At 8 years old with a staggering 64.2% ABV, Caol Ila's unpeated release isn’t for the faint-hearted. Fresh fruit, citric and vanilla are noted—oddly light for Islay. Zero ratings to gauge, £199 feels steep, don’t you think? That price might make you pause.
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