Caol Ila 40 Year Old - Director's Special (The Single Malts of Scotland)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 49.1%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £2059.99
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Medicinal, Dried Fruit, Leathery
- Description
- Zero sweat from the ratings count for the 40-year-old Caol Ila, with a solid 49.1% ABV. At £2059.99, the numbers alone demand attention. Tagged 'Smokey' and 'Old Wood', it's an Islay malt that balances tradition and risk. A gamble for the unreviewed, but one with potential richness.
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Caol Ila 40 Year Old - Director's Special (The Single Malts of Scotland) is a 40-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 49.1% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and oaky character — smokey, old wood, medicinal, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Zero sweat from the ratings count for the 40-year-old Caol Ila, with a solid 49.1% ABV. At £2059.99, the numbers alone demand attention. Tagged 'Smokey' and 'Old Wood', it's an Islay malt that balances tradition and risk. A gamble for the unreviewed, but one with potential richness.
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