Caol Ila 1981 / 21 Year Old / First Cask #285 Islay Whisky

A 1981 vintage Caol Ila matured for 21 years in a single first-fill cask, bottled at a well-judged 46% ABV. At £500, Cask #285 is a serious and rewarding example of aged Islay single malt that justifies the investment.

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