Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 449) - Master's Cask (The Worshipful Company of Distillers)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.3%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £156.53
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Honey, Citric, Leafy
- Description
- This unpeated Caol Ila, distilled on Islay in 1997 and aged 18 years in a single cask, was bottled at 53.3% ABV for The Worshipful Company of Distillers' Master's Cask series. A rare glimpse of the distillery's unsmoked side, balancing herbaceous notes with underlying sweetness.
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Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 449) - Master's Cask (The Worshipful Company of Distillers) is a 18-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 53.3% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and floral character — fresh fruit, honey, citric, leafy. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This unpeated Caol Ila, distilled on Islay in 1997 and aged 18 years in a single cask, was bottled at 53.3% ABV for The Worshipful Company of Distillers' Master's Cask series. A rare glimpse of the distillery's unsmoked side, balancing herbaceous notes with underlying sweetness.
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