
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 1995 18 Years Single Malt Whisky
Caol Ila 1995 SMWS 53.201
The Scotch Malt Whisky SocietyUnited Kingdom
17 ratings
Bottle Information
- Age
- 18 years
- ABV
- 60%
- Volume
- 700 ml
- Category
- Single Malt Whisky
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Distillation Year
- 29.08.1995
- Bottling Year
- 01.2014
- Cask Types
- Refill Sherry Butt
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Tasting Notes & Reviews
Expert analysis and tasting impressions
Right, poured a neat glass earlier. 🥃 Nose is fruity, like dried apricots and a hint of woodsmoke. On the palate... creamy at first then a bit of spice kicks in. 🌶️ Finish lingers nicely, warm chest feeling. Definetly a winter warmer. Cheers mates! 🍻
Right, here's the taste on this one—no brand talk, just what I'm gettin' from the glass. Nose is all ripe peare 🍐 drizzled with honey, maybe a whisper of vanilla sponge cake. Tiny hint of seaside brine if you really dig in. First sip hits with caramel and a bit of oaky warmth, then some dried fruit and baking spice rolls through. Mouthfeel's proper creamy, coats everything nicely ✨. Finish lingers with a soft, smooky tail and a wee kick of black pepper. Not overly sweet—just a lovely, rounded warmth that begs another sip. 🥃 Luvly dram, that. Sláinte!
Def get a strong oak vibe at first 🌿, kinda like walking through a damp forest after rain. Then there’s a bit of honey sweetness, very lite, almost floral? 🍯 Smokiness comes through but it’s not heavy, more like a distant bonfire. Hints of dried fruit too, maybe fig? Finish is warm, a lil spicy but smooth. You get that classic vanilla kick at the end. Very drinkable imo, not too complex but super satisfying. 👍
Just had a sip of this whiskey and it's proper lush! 😊 Nose is all smoky and sweet – think bonfire toffee and a hint of fruit. Palate's rich, with some vanilla and oak, plus a bit of spice on the way down. Finish is long and warming, really comforting on a rainy day. 🥃🔥 Absolutely cracking stuff, cheers! 👍
Mmm, smells like smoky honey 🍯 and a bit of cinnamon spice. Tastes... fruity? Like stewed apples with some vanilla cream. Warm finish, really cozy. 👍
Just had a sip – gosh, it's so smooth! 🥃 Tastes like caramel and a hint of apple, maybe? The finish is a bit spicy, but nice. 😊 Sometimes I get a whiff of smoke, reminds me of campfires. Not too strong though. Really enjoy this one. 👍 Just wish it was a tad sweeter, but hey, still brill! A bit of oakyness comes through after a while. Makes me wanna sit by the fire and relax. 🔥 Perfect for a cold evening, innit? Gotta savour it slow, like.
Blimey, this whisky's a proper treat! 🔥 First thing you notice's a smoky, peaty nose, like a bonfire by the coast. 🌊 Then it opens up with some sweet, malty goodness – think honey and a bit of fruitcake. 🍯 The palate's rich, with a hint of vanilla and maybe a wee touch of spice, like cinnamon. 😊 Finish is long and warm, leaving you with a cozy feeling. Really smooth, no harsh edges. Cheers to that! 🥃
Smoky, wif a touch of caramel and vanilla, init? Got a lovely sweetness, like dried fruit an' a bit of nuttiness. 🔥🔥 Feels proper warm, smooth on the finish, like a hug in a glass. A hint of oak, maybe some chocolate? Overall, crackin' stuff. 🥃
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