Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2008 (cask CM302) - The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.7%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £117.62
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily, Coal-gas, Leathery
- Description
- Fifteen years old and 55.7% ABV, the Caol Ila gets your attention. £117.62 asks if 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal' are worth it. 'Oily' and 'Coal-gas' mingle with 'Leathery'—an acquired taste, surely.
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Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2008 (cask CM302) - The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff) is a 15-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 55.7% ABV. Expect heavily peated, smoky and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, oily, coal-gas. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Fifteen years old and 55.7% ABV, the Caol Ila gets your attention. £117.62 asks if 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal' are worth it. 'Oily' and 'Coal-gas' mingle with 'Leathery'—an acquired taste, surely.
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