Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 1925785/193/194) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 6 years
- Price
- £60.82
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Fresh Fruit, Cooked Fruit, Sherried
- Description
- Cask numbers 1925785/193/194 highlight Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2014's distinctiveness, with Murray McDavid handling the bottled artistry. The 50.0% ABV adds to the intrigue, hinting at a 'Smokey', 'Fresh Fruit', and 'Cooked Fruit' spectrum hard to ignore.
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Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 1925785/193/194) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is a 6-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, fresh fruit, cooked fruit, sherried. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Cask numbers 1925785/193/194 highlight Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2014's distinctiveness, with Murray McDavid handling the bottled artistry. The 50.0% ABV adds to the intrigue, hinting at a 'Smokey', 'Fresh Fruit', and 'Cooked Fruit' spectrum hard to ignore.
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