Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 - Hepburn's Choice
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 11 years
- Price
- £89
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit, Old Wood
- Description
- Caol Ila's signature maritime smokiness, distilled in 2011 and matured for 11 years in a sherry butt, creates a compelling contrast between Islay peat and wine-cask influence. The sherry cask adds dried fruit, spice, and subtle sweetness that softens rather than masks the distillery's briny, smoky core. Bottled at natural colour and without chill filtration, this 707-bottle release preserves the full complexity of single-cask spirit. An essential dram for those who appreciate how quality wine casks transform peated whisky.
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Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2011 - Hepburn's Choice is a 11-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — smokey, sherried, honey, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Caol Ila's signature maritime smokiness, distilled in 2011 and matured for 11 years in a sherry butt, creates a compelling contrast between Islay peat and wine-cask influence. The sherry cask adds dried fruit, spice, and subtle sweetness that softens rather than masks the distillery's briny, smoky core. Bottled at natural colour and without chill filtration, this 707-bottle release preserves the full complexity of single-cask spirit. An essential dram for those who appreciate how quality wine casks transform peated whisky.
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