Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2015 Fresh Margaux Barrique Finish (cask 315458) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.2%
- Age
- 9 years
- Price
- £89.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Citric
- Description
- Caol Ila's 2015 distillate finished three years in a Margaux French red wine Barrique after nine years of aging, combining Islay's maritime character with Bordeaux fruit complexity. Keeble Cask Company bottled 260 releases at 57.2% ABV.
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Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2015 Fresh Margaux Barrique Finish (cask 315458) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is a 9-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 57.2% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, cooked fruit, citric. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Caol Ila's 2015 distillate finished three years in a Margaux French red wine Barrique after nine years of aging, combining Islay's maritime character with Bordeaux fruit complexity. Keeble Cask Company bottled 260 releases at 57.2% ABV.
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