Caol Ila 10 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2009)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 65.8%
- Age
- 10 years
- Price
- £199
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Fresh Fruit, Honey, Citric, Malt Extract
- Description
- 65.8% ABV on an unpeated Islay? That's Caol Ila for you. Bursting with 'Vanilla' and 'Citric' notes, it's got all the charm without the smoke. At £199, either you've got eclectic taste or deep pockets.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 10 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2009) is a 10-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 65.8% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and delicately floral character — vanilla, fresh fruit, honey, citric. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
65.8% ABV on an unpeated Islay? That's Caol Ila for you. Bursting with 'Vanilla' and 'Citric' notes, it's got all the charm without the smoke. At £199, either you've got eclectic taste or deep pockets.
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