Caol Ila 1984 33 Year Old Connoisseurs Choice 52.8%
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This expression, from Caol Ila Distillery has been aged for 33 years in a refill sherry hogshead cask
Distilled: 1984
Bottled: 3rd of July 2018
One of only 216 bottles available
Tasting Notes:
Initial cured meat aromas develop into a warm pear strudel dusted with sugar. Sweet and creamy, spiced apple and raspberry flavours are highlighted by hints of plum. Milk chocolate gives way to a lingering peat smoke finish.