Caol Ila The Distillers Edition 1998 13 Years Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila 1998

Caol Ila

Islay · United Kingdom

3.3
★★★

14 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
13 years
ABV
43%
Volume
750 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caol Ila
Distillation Year
1998
Bottling Year
2011
Cask Types
Double matured in Dark-Moscatel Cask

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Lowest Price:€51.00(2024-08-30)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Crikey, the nose is wicked! Smells like bonfire wood mixed with honey. Goes down smoooth, reelly a nice heat at the end. Some vanilla bean tones too. Not too harsh on the throat. Would definately suggest grabbin a bottle. Cheers mate 🥃🔥

2#2

right, had a dram tonite 🥃 nose is lovely, real vanila and oak 🌳. bit of smoke too taste warms ya up, smooth like. some fruitiness, pear or apple 🍎 finish lasts abit, spicy kick at the end 🔥 proper good for a rainy eveing ☔ cheers mates!

3#3

Right, just poured myself a dram. 🥃 Smells proper smoky at first, like a damp fireplace 🔥. Then you get this sweet plum comin through. Taste is rich, kinda chocolatey but not too much. Burns abit on the way down, warm tho. Finish stays on the tongue for ages. Perfect for a quiet night in innit. 👍 Recomend trying it neat first.

4#4

Blimey, this whisky's got a lovely rum vibe to start with. Vanilla and oak pop up after, with a subtle smokiness. Fruity notes too, like orchard fruits. Quite smooth and moreish. 😊

5#5

Nah, this one's got a real kick of smoke and some sweet honey notes. 🥃 Quite smooth, actually.

6#6

Oh wow, this whisky's got a right proper nose, innit? 🥃 Sorta like gettin' a whiff of honeycomb and a bit of smokiness, maybe some toasty oak. On the tongue, it's smooth as, with flavours of vanilla and a hint of dried fruits. Spicy finish, but not too harsh. Really warms ya up on a chilly evening! 😊 Aye, luvley stuff.

7#7

Blimey, this whisky's got a proper smoky vibe – like a bonfire on a damp night. 🌫️ Quite peaty too, with a wee bit of spice and a sweet, fruity undertone. Tastes a bit like caramel and oak, with a long, warm finish. Not too shabby, eh? 🥃 Some hints of honey and nuts come through, almost like a cozy winter drink. And a touch of floral notes? Quite complex, but lovely. 👌

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