Caol Ila Hogshead 19 yrs Islay Unchillfiltered Signatory Single Malt Scotch Whisky

$135
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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: 19 years
  • DISTILLED ON: August 8, 1995 
  • BOTTLE ON: October 14, 2014 
  • MATURED IN: Hogshead 
  • CASK NO: 9801
  • ALC: 46%

 

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: white wine
NOSE: smoked cocktail made of oyster and lemon juice, traces of exhaust and burnt rubber “in a good way”
TASTE: same as nose, with touch of green olive, some wax and ashes, briny and a bit sour.
FINISH: long, zesty, and fresh.

DETAILS

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