Caol Ila Hogshead 17 yrs Islay Unchillfiltered Signatory Single Malt Scotch Whisky

$120
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ABOUT

Caol Ila, (pronounced ‘cull-eela’) is the Gaelic name for the Sound of Islay, in reference to the distillery’s location overlooking the strait between Islay and Jura. Built in 1846, Caol Ila is the largest of the eight working distilleries on the island of Islay.

  • AGED: 17 years
  • DISTILLED ON: March 1996 
  • BOTTLE ON: September 2013 
  • MATURED IN: Hogshead 
  • CASK NO: 12568
  • ALC: 46%

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: Caranek
NOSE: Gentle on the nose with a hint of minerals, well balanced
TASTE: Has an immediate sweetness on the palette, but then the ride begins, you take off on a flavor roller coaster with ups and downs and some hefty fire included.
FINISH: A lingering, charred, slightly sour finish.

DETAILS

Country Scotland, United Kingdom
Region Islay
Brand Signatory
Product Subcategory Whiskey
Mashbill Type Single Malt
Feature Independent Bottlers
Container Bottle
Container Size 750ml