Caol Ila 1974 / 19 Year Old / First Cask #12496 Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £600
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Kippery, Old Wood, Medicinal
- Description
- Distilled on Christmas Eve 1974 and aged 19 years, this First Cask independent bottling captures Caol Ila from a particularly characterful period in the distillery's history. Expect the classic Islay peat profile tempered by age and the measured hand of an independent bottler's cask selection. A well-aged example of how Caol Ila develops depth and refinement over two decades.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 1974 / 19 Year Old / First Cask #12496 Islay Whisky is a from Caol Ila (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, heavily oaked and peaty character — smokey, kippery, old wood, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled on Christmas Eve 1974 and aged 19 years, this First Cask independent bottling captures Caol Ila from a particularly characterful period in the distillery's history. Expect the classic Islay peat profile tempered by age and the measured hand of an independent bottler's cask selection. A well-aged example of how Caol Ila develops depth and refinement over two decades.
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