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Caol Ila 1997 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & Macphail

Caol Ila 1997 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & Macphail

Region: Islay
ABV: 43%
Size: 700ml

A 1997 Scotch whisky from Caol Ila. This bottling was released by Gordon & Macphail and is a fine example of the Islay distillery. 43% is thought by many to be a good ABV for experiencing the 'mouth feel' and full flavour of whisky.

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Caol Ila Signatory Vintage 100 Proof Batch #70 Single Malt 2012 13 Year Old

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Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice

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Where to buy Caol Ila

Common questions about Caol Ila 1997 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & Macphail

What region is Caol Ila 1997 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & Macphail from?

This expression is from the Islay whisky region.

What type of whisky is Caol Ila 1997 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & Macphail?

Caol Ila 1997 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & Macphail is Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Community flavor profile

Drawn from 252 archived reviews

Defining characteristics

Compared with other whisky brands

tar 6.2x bacon 4.3x medicinal 4.0x coastal 4.0x lime 4.0x

Most common tasting notes

peat
smoke
salt
citrus
vanilla
brine

Based on 252 archived community reviews, Caol Ila Whisky is most commonly linked to peat, smoke and salt notes, with tar, bacon and medicinal standing out above the category average.

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