Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2003 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 59.8%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £64.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Medicinal, Oily, Dried Fruit
- Description
- This Caol Ila was distilled in 2003 and aged for 12 years in a refill sherry cask before being bottled at cask strength (59.8% ABV) as part of Master of Malt's Single Cask Series. Islay's signature smoke and brine character merges with the secondary notes from sherry cask maturation.
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Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2003 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is a 12-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 59.8% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and peaty character — smokey, sherried, medicinal, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This Caol Ila was distilled in 2003 and aged for 12 years in a refill sherry cask before being bottled at cask strength (59.8% ABV) as part of Master of Malt's Single Cask Series. Islay's signature smoke and brine character merges with the secondary notes from sherry cask maturation.
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