Caol Ila Connoisseurs Choice 2004 12 Years Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila 2004 GM

Caol Ila

Islay · United Kingdom

3.3
★★★

6 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
12 years
ABV
46%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caol Ila
Distillation Year
2004
Bottling Year
2016

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Recent history

Lowest Price:£37.86(2026-04-23)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right then, just had a wee dram 🥃. Nose is proper sweet, hint of honey 🍯 and vanila. Bit of smoke in the back ground too. Taste is warm 🔥, spicy oak and caramel. Finish lingers quite awhile. Makes you feel cosy inside. Definatly one for a quiet night in 🌧️. Might pour another one tbh.

2#2

Right, so this one's got that lovely woodsy note, like an old oak barrel. There's honey there too, proper sweet. Maybe a hint of toffee? And yeah, a bit of apple on the finish. Quite smooth, not too harsh. 👍

3#3

Nosing this one, I get rich espresso and that lovely burnt orange zest right away. ☕️🍊 On the palate, there's a nice kick of cracked black pepper, mixed with those smoky almonds. The dark chocolate comes through beautifully, followed by a creamy vanilla custard sweetness. Leaves you with a lingering oak spice and that long, satisfying finish. 🔥✨

4#4

Bit of a smoky peaty hit upfront... like a bonfire on a damp autumn night 🔥 Then comes this lovely sweetness - honey and vanilla, maybe some dark fruit like cherries. Really coats the tongue, ya know? Gets a bit spicy towards the end, with some oak and dark chocolate notes. Proper warming finish! The nose is mostly caramel and... is that heather? Very complex. Def a sipper, not a chugger. 🥃

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