Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 14 years
- Price
- £41.01
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery
- Description
- This 1997 Caol Ila aged 14 years carries Islay's salt-and-smoke DNA without the interference of chill-filtration, preserving the oil-rich mouthfeel and layered peat that defined the distillery through the late 1990s. Signatory's un-chillfiltered approach lets the maritime intensity unfold on the palate.
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Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is a 14-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect intensely smoky and peaty character — smokey, medicinal, kippery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
This 1997 Caol Ila aged 14 years carries Islay's salt-and-smoke DNA without the interference of chill-filtration, preserving the oil-rich mouthfeel and layered peat that defined the distillery through the late 1990s. Signatory's un-chillfiltered approach lets the maritime intensity unfold on the palate.
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