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Caol Ila 1974 23 Year Old Cask #12471 First Cask

ABV: 46% - Size: 70cl

Caol Ila 1974 23 Year Old, First Cask Malt Whisky Circle, Cask 12471

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The declared age on a whisky label refers to the number of years the youngest whisky in the bottle spent maturing in oak casks. In the case of this Scotch Whisky from Caol Ila that is 23 years. 46% is thought by many to be a good ABV for experiencing the 'mouth feel' and full flavour of whisky.

About the whisky

Distillery:: Caol Ila Distillery
Age:: 23 Year Old
Region:: Islay
Category:: Scotch Whisky
Style:: Single Malt

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Score 85/100

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Score 88/100

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When I tried the Caol Ila 30 Year Old earlier this year – which was released in Diageo’s Special Release in 2014 – I described it as ‘perfect’ and plundered my savings account to get me a bottle. Now that Port Ellen and Brora are not part of this coveted series, another top malt had to step in. It’s this Caol Ila, currently the oldest official...

Score 96/100

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Score 87/100