James Eadie’s Islay 8 Year Old
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.3%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £47.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Nutty, Hay-like, Toasted
- Description
- For the cask-focused collector, James Eadie’s Islay 8 Year Old offers an ABV of 48.3% from the Caol Ila distillery. While the specific cask details are elusive, the 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal' notes could sway your curiosity. At £47.95, this could be a careful choice for those intrigued by its Islay designation.
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✦ Neatly Summary
James Eadie’s Islay 8 Year Old is a 8-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 48.3% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, nutty, hay-like. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
For the cask-focused collector, James Eadie’s Islay 8 Year Old offers an ABV of 48.3% from the Caol Ila distillery. While the specific cask details are elusive, the 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal' notes could sway your curiosity. At £47.95, this could be a careful choice for those intrigued by its Islay designation.
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