Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.4%
- Age
- 6 years
- Price
- £69.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily, Kippery
- Description
- This 6-year-old Caol Ila, distilled in May 2011 and matured in a bourbon cask until September 2017, captures Islay's classic peaty character at a young age. Bottled at cask strength without chill-filtration, it's a direct expression of the distillery's smoky, maritime spirit.
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Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is a 6-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 58.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, oily, kippery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This 6-year-old Caol Ila, distilled in May 2011 and matured in a bourbon cask until September 2017, captures Islay's classic peaty character at a young age. Bottled at cask strength without chill-filtration, it's a direct expression of the distillery's smoky, maritime spirit.
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