
8 ratings
Bottle Information
- Brand
- Caol Ila
- Age
- 5 years
- ABV
- 46%
- Volume
- 700 ml
- Category
- Single Malt Whisky
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Distillation Year
- 12.2010
- Bottling Year
- 03.2016
- Cask Types
- Refill Hogshead
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Tasting Notes & Reviews
Expert analysis and tasting impressions
Alright mates, just poured myself a wee dram 🥃. Smells proper lovely, hints of vanila and honey 🍯. Maybe a bit of oak 🪵 in the background. Taste is warm, goes down smooth like butter. Bit of spice at the back, makes you wanna sit by the fire 🔥. Feels like a cozy hug on a rainy day 🌧️. Definatly one for the evening. Cheers! 🍻
Ooh that first sip? Like honey and smoke doing a little dance 😌 Bit of spice at the back, nice and warm... kinda like a cozy fireplace but in your throat 🔥 Creamy? Yeah, slides down nice and easy, no burn. Gets better as it sits, y'know? Oaky and vanilla-ish comes through after. Could sip this all evening... mmm 🥃
Malty, bit of smoke there innit 🥃 Really gettin' some honey and vanilla notes, quite pleasant. Touch of citrus maybe? Nah wait, more like... fruity, y'know. Slight peatyness at the end, quite nice actualy. Proper smooth init, not too harsh. Bit of warmth goin down 👍 Quite enjoyin this one tbh
Blimey, this whisky's got a lovely smoky start, with bits of honey and vanilla sneakin' in. 🍯 The finish is a bit spicy, makes ya feel all warm inside. Quite morish, I'd say! 😋 Sometimes it's like a cozy fireplace in a glass, y'know? And a touch of fruitiness lingers, nice and subtle. 🍂
Proper smoky, innit? 🔥 Like a bonfire in the countryside. Fruity bits too, apple and pear pop up. 🍎🍐 Vanilla sweetness makes it smooth as silk. 😋 A spicy kick at the end, just right for a chilly night. ❄️
Right, so this one's proper interesting. 🥃 Nose: Gettin' loads of smoky peat straight away, bit like a bonfire on the beach init. Then some honey sweetness comes thru, maybe a touch of vanilla? 🍯 Palate: Oof, that's lovely. Caramel and dark chocolate vibes, with this warm spice that just... lingers. Think cinnamon toast kinda thing. There's a subtle fruitiness too - dried fruits, sultanas maybe? Finish: Medium length, gettin' more of that peat smoke again. Bit of oak comin thru, nice and warming. 🍂 Overall: A proper wee dram for a chilly evening. The smoke and sweetness play off each other quite nicely tbh. Would definitely have another. 👍 Idk if I'm readin the vibe right but yeah, solid whisky that
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