Caol Ila 22 Year Fèis Ìle 2019
Peated Single Malt
Lagavulin // Islay, Scotland
RARE
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Cost
Hand-picked by the distillery team at Caol Ila for the annual Fèis Ìle (Islay Fest) held each spring, the 2019 release will be available at the distillery beginning the morning of Monday May 27, 2019, the distillery's Open Day. The single malt matured for 22 years in sherry-treated freshly-charred American oak hogsheads. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 58.4% ABV, only 3000 bottles produced.
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age22 Year
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abv58.4
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Peated Single Malt100% malted barley from a single distillery. Dried with peat.
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Cask Typesherry-treated freshly-charred American oak hogsheads
Tasting Notes
"The nose starts on soft minerals and a subtle sherry influence, with mature wood smoke and cured meat. Classic older, more restrained Caol Ila. Fruity, savory and slightly herbal. The palate is incredibly elegant, even at such a high strength. Pleasantly oily, lovely fruity, and hints of smoke bacon, maple syrup and wood smoke. Salted to perfection, this is an endlessly pleasing release."
Reviewed by
Thijs Klaverstijn