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Caol Ila 2001 Distillers Edition (Bottled 2013)
Caol Ila

Caol Ila 2001 Distillers Edition (Bottled 2013)

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Whiskey Scotch Islay No age statement 43% ABV

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About this bottle

Caol Ila 2001 Moscatel Finish Distillers Edition, a limited release from Diageo's 2013 Distillers Edition series, underwent initial aging in American oak casks followed by a finish in Moscatel wine casks. It is bottled at 43% ABV.

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Corinne Bach 4.3

Appealing Caol Ila earthiness and pleasant smoke. Introduces an intriguing sweetness to a traditional profile.

Adelaide Starks 4.5

From 2004, aged 12 years. It has a wonderful harmony of botanical and sugary notes. Quite delightful.

Margot Ralston 4.0

From the 2004 vintage. Part of a spirits merchant's 2018 Advent Calendar.

Allen Rector 5.0

Full of fruit. A lot of smoke, very mellow, impacting the chest and head.

Elwood Schmidt 4.0

Very pronounced smoke with a subtly spicy finish. Rated 4.1 out of 5.

Jermaine Mayberry 3.8

A touch of smoke with a pleasant, lasting heat

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