Caol Ila 37 Year Old 1981 (cask 3245) - Rare Master's Collection (Mackillop's Choice)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.1%
- Age
- 37 years
- Price
- £1200
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Medicinal, Kippery, Oily
- Description
- 0.0 rating and zero reviews might make the Caol Ila 37 Year Old 1981 feel like a mystery. At a lofty £1200, it's either a collector's dream or a risk for the adventurous. A striking 56.1% ABV suggests it's not a dram for the faint of heart. Its 'Smokey' and 'Oily' tags hint at what some would call an acquired taste.
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Caol Ila 37 Year Old 1981 (cask 3245) - Rare Master's Collection (Mackillop's Choice) is a 37-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 56.1% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, old wood, medicinal, kippery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
0.0 rating and zero reviews might make the Caol Ila 37 Year Old 1981 feel like a mystery. At a lofty £1200, it's either a collector's dream or a risk for the adventurous. A striking 56.1% ABV suggests it's not a dram for the faint of heart. Its 'Smokey' and 'Oily' tags hint at what some would call an acquired taste.
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