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22nd February 2022 |
Diageo
release a limited edition Caol Ila 24
Year Old whisky to mark 175 years of the
Islay distillery.
 Diageo
has released a special limited-edition
expression of Caol Ila to mark 175
years of the Islay distillery. The
limited release Caol Ila 24 Year Old
175th Anniversary Edition is a limited
release of just 3,000 bottles worldwide.
Diageo doesn't reveal the type of casks
the Caol Ila 24 Year Old 175th
Anniversary expression was matured in
but going by the official tasting note
which I have posted below it looks very
much like a bourbon barrel matured dram
which has been bottled at what should be
a very flavoursome strength of 52.1%
ABV.
Nestled on the eastern edge of Islay
since 1846 lies Caol Ila, it is often an
unsung hero of the peaty whisky making
island, the distillery's name "Caol Ila"
is Gaelic for "The Sound of Islay" –
which is the narrow stretch of sea that
separates Islay from the neighbouring
island of Jura.
Don't be rushing off to the distillery to
get hold of a bottle though as the Caol
lla distillery is currently closed due
to construction work. Next year the
distillery will be the fourth and final
Diageo owned Scotch whisky distillery to
re-open following a £185m (US$260.6m)
refurbishment investment across the
Johnnie Walker 'four corners of
Scotland' concept. The four distilleries
represent the regional variations of
Lowland (Glenkinchie), Speyside (Cardhu)
and Highland (Clynelish) as well as
Islay.
"It's fantastic to celebrate over 175
years of Caol Ila with a brilliant
bottle," said distillery manager Sam
Hale. "I'm sure it will be a hit with
our fans, who we look forward to
welcoming when we open the doors to our
re-imagined visitor experience."
Caol Ila 24 Year Old 175th Anniversary
Edition has a RRP of £295 and
will be available from
specialist online whisky retailers such
as
The Whisky Exchange,
The Whisky Shop,
House of Malt,
Tyndrum Whisky and
Master of
Malt
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Caol Ila 24 Year Old 175th Anniversary Edition Review
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Producer's Tasting Notes:
Nose:
Clean and fresh with a whisper of
camp-fire smoke and a subtle hint of
rich, buttery pastry.
Taste:
A soft honeyed sweetness balanced with a
prickle of sea salt and light smoke.
Finish:
A long and warming finish with a light
charred smokiness and a delicate kick of
spice.
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