Caol Ila Authentic Collection 2000 15 Years Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila 2000 CA

Caol Ila

Islay · United Kingdom

3.8
★★★½

11 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
15 years
ABV
53%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caol Ila
Distillation Year
2000
Bottling Year
10.2016
Cask Types
Bourbon barrel

Price

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€83.33(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, just had a wee dram of this 🥃. Nose is proper smoky, like walking past a bonfire 🔥. Got a hint of dried fruit too, raisins maybe? Taste warms you up straight away. Spicy kick then settles into something sweet like toffee 🍬. Definitly feels rich on the tongue. Finish lingers quite a bit. Makes you wanna sit back on a rainy nite 🌧️. Proper good stuff for relaxng 👍.

2#2

Aye so this one’s got a right earthy, peaty smack on the nose—damp moss, wet leaves, a wisp of woodsmoke. Then it opens up all sticky toffee, vanilla, and dried fruit 🍇 with a drizzle of honey. On the pallet it’s proper spicy oak, a bit of leather, nutty biscuit, and a faint iodine tang that stops it gettin too sweet. Finish lingers warm and malty, with a peppery kick and a ghost of apple 🍎. Not subtle, but dead moreish. 🥃 Defo one for a rainy night, innit.

3#3

Had a go at this whisky last evening. Nose is quite smoky, with a bit of honey sweetness. Taste-wise, it's smooth, a bit spicy, reminds me of cinnamon. Finish is warm and lingers nicely. 😊 Really liked it! 👍 Sometimes the first sip hits you wiht peat, but then it mellows out. Perfect for a cozy night in. 🥃

4#4

Oh, this whisky's got a real nice piney vibe, kinda fresh like a walk in the woods. There's a hint o' cocoa sweetness and some berry notes too. Mouthfeel's mellow and smooth, with a deep, warm finish. Quite lovely, innit? 😊🥃

5#5

Wow, this one's got a real smoky kick at first 😏 but then it mellows out with some fruity notes... kinda like baked apples? 🍎 Very smooth finish, almost a bit of honey lingerin'. Really enjoyin' it on a cold evening! 🥃 The nose is lovely – hints of vanilla and some spicyness. Tastes kinda rich with a touch of oak. Brilliant stuff, mate! 👍 Sometimes get a bit of a peppery aftertaste, but it's not overwhelmin'. Perfect for a wee dram after work. Cheers! 🎉

6#6

Ah, this whisky's got a right proper smoky vibe, innit? 🥃 First sip, it's like a warm hug on a rainy day – makes me feel all cozy and nostalgic. Hints of fruit and a bit of oak, lovely stuff. 😋 Tastes a bit like autumn walks, if that makes sense. Just eases the soul, it does. Sometimes a touch of honey too, brilliant! Oh, and a wee bit o' spice at the end – reely lifts the spirits. 😊

7#7

Honestly? First sip’s like biting into a proper baked apple 🍎 with a drizzle of honey. Then a lovely, warm vanilla note comes thru, kinda like crème brûlée. There’s a bit of that coastal, salty air smell too, y’know? 🌊 Makes me think of walking along the cliffs back home. The finish is long and a tad peppery, with a whiff of bonfire smoke 🔥 – very cosy. Overall, it’s proper smooth and morish. Not harsh at all. 👍

8#8

Ooh, right, this whisky's got a proper kick! 🥃 Nose is all smoky like a cozy fireplace, with some sweet apple notes sneakin' in. Tastes smooth as butter, but then a wee bit of spice hits ya. Finale's long and warm, leavin' a lovely honey aftertaste. Really nailed it for a nightcap! 😋

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