Caol Ila 13 Year Old 1996 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £46.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Medicinal, Oily
- Description
- Cask curiosity leads with Chieftain's, though lacking specific cask details, Caol Ila 13 Year Old 1996 flaunts a 43.0% ABV by Ian MacLeod. Tagged 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal', at £46.95 it balances intrigue and risk. Could 'Oily' impressions win over Islay fans?
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Caol Ila 13 Year Old 1996 - Chieftain's Ian MacLeod) is a 13-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and sweet character — smokey, sherried, cooked fruit, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Cask curiosity leads with Chieftain's, though lacking specific cask details, Caol Ila 13 Year Old 1996 flaunts a 43.0% ABV by Ian MacLeod. Tagged 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal', at £46.95 it balances intrigue and risk. Could 'Oily' impressions win over Islay fans?
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