Caol Ila Vintage Collection - Dumpy 1974 22 Years Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila 1974 SV

Caol Ila

Islay · United Kingdom

3.6
★★★½

7 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
22 years
ABV
56.7%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caol Ila
Distillation Year
24.12.1974
Bottling Year
17.09.1997

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Lowest Price:€400.00(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, had a wee dram of this whiskye tonight. 🥃 Colur is lovely, gold like. Nose... smoky but not over powring. Reminds me of a open fire plce. 🔥 Taste hits ya sweet then spice. Pepper mayb? Finish lingers on quite a bit. Warmth in the chest. Quite enjoyable overall. Would have another... glass. 😅 Bit rough on the throat thougth. Cheers. 🍻

2#2

Right, had a dram of this tonight 🥃. Smells like bonfire smoke and old wood 🔥. Taste is warm, bit of hony 🍯 and dried fruit maybe. Goes down smoth-ish, leaves a nice glow. Proper cosy for a rainy eveing ☔. Would have another glass tbh. Cheers 🍻.

3#3

Oh, this one's got a real kick of smoke and peat, innit? Like a campfire by the coast. 🌊🔥 There's a bit of honey sweetness comin' through, but it's not overpowerin' – just enough to balance it out. The aftertaste lingers with a hint of oak and maybe some vanilla, ya know? 🥃 Mouthfeel's smooth, almost creamy, with a touch of spice that wakes ya up. I'd say it's a proper drop for chillin' by the fire, no doubt. Sometimes I get a whiff of dried fruits too, like raisins or figs. 😋 A few sips in, and the warmth spreads nice and easy. Not too harsh, just right for a weekend dram. Cheers! 🍻

4#4

Wow, this wisky's got a real smoky peatyness, hit me straight away! 🥃 Hints of fruty sweetness and sum vanilla comin' thru, quite warm and smooth. A bit of oak and honey in there too, nice balance. Sometimes a littel spicey kick, makes it interestin'! 😊

5#5

Ah, this whisky – got a real nice kick, init? 🥃 Smooth as butter, wi' a bit o' smokeyness and some vanilia notes. Sweet, but not too sweet, like a proper good dram. 😋 And there's a hint of fruitiness at the end, maybe some apple or pear. Lovely stuff! 👍 *Occasional typos included as per instruction.*

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