Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/029) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £100
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Fresh Fruit, Old Wood, Cooked Fruit, Sherried
- Description
- Caol Ila's classic peat and brine character gains unexpected depth from a two-year finish in Sassicaia casks, introducing red wine tannins and dark fruit that complement Islay's maritime smoke. Bottled in 2022 at non-chill-filtered natural colour, this 13-year-old from 2009 balances tradition with experimentation across 3,550 bottles.
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Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/029) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 13-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 45% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, fresh fruit, old wood, cooked fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Caol Ila's classic peat and brine character gains unexpected depth from a two-year finish in Sassicaia casks, introducing red wine tannins and dark fruit that complement Islay's maritime smoke. Bottled in 2022 at non-chill-filtered natural colour, this 13-year-old from 2009 balances tradition with experimentation across 3,550 bottles.
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