Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 11 years
- Price
- £99.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily
- Description
- This Caol Ila from 1997 was distilled on Islay and aged 11 years before Douglas Laing's Provenance bottling in winter 2008 at 46% ABV, unchillfiltered to preserve its natural character. At over two decades old, this cask #4933 captures the distillery's maritime, peaty profile before modern production shifts.
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Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is a 11-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This Caol Ila from 1997 was distilled on Islay and aged 11 years before Douglas Laing's Provenance bottling in winter 2008 at 46% ABV, unchillfiltered to preserve its natural character. At over two decades old, this cask #4933 captures the distillery's maritime, peaty profile before modern production shifts.
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