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Caol Ila 1981 Scott's Selection

Caol Ila 1981 Scott's Selection

Region: Islay
ABV: 61%
Size: 700ml

This Scotch Whisky was distilled by Caol Ila. Caol Ila 1981 Scott's Selection has no age statement. Bottled at a nice drinking strength of 61% this whisky comes in a 70cl bottle.

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Common questions about Caol Ila 1981 Scott's Selection

What region is Caol Ila 1981 Scott's Selection from?

This expression is from the Islay whisky region.

Community flavour profile

Based on 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 notes

peat
smoke
salt
citrus
vanilla
brine

Across 252 archived community reviews, Caol Ila Whisky is most frequently associated with peat, smoke and salt notes, with tar, bacon and medicinal appearing more often than the category average.

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