Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.2%
- Age
- 28 years
- Price
- £118.49
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Leathery, Medicinal, Kippery
- Description
- Distilled at Caol Ila in May 1983 and aged 28 years in a single cask, this Duncan Taylor bottling captures the distillery's signature smoky character with depth earned through decades of maturation. The profile balances classic Islay peat with softer, more refined smoke as the spirit ages, complemented by briny and coastal notes layered with subtle oak influence. The mouthfeel is dry and textured, building toward a lengthy, mineral-driven finish. A rare opportunity to experience how Islay's smoke can evolve gracefully over three decades.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is a 28-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 54.2% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, old wood, leathery, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Distilled at Caol Ila in May 1983 and aged 28 years in a single cask, this Duncan Taylor bottling captures the distillery's signature smoky character with depth earned through decades of maturation. The profile balances classic Islay peat with softer, more refined smoke as the spirit ages, complemented by briny and coastal notes layered with subtle oak influence. The mouthfeel is dry and textured, building toward a lengthy, mineral-driven finish. A rare opportunity to experience how Islay's smoke can evolve gracefully over three decades.
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