Caol Ila Small Batch 2008 8 Years Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila 2008 JE

Caol Ila

Islay · United Kingdom

3.6
★★★½

14 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
8 years
ABV
46%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caol Ila
Distillation Year
2008
Bottling Year
2017
Cask Types
Refill Bourbon Casks

Price

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€65.00(2024-08-30)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, had a wee dram tonight. 🥃 Nose is lovely, hint of apple and honey 🍯. It remind me of autumn evenings. Palate is warm, bit of spice kicking in. Finish lingers nicely, proper oaky. Makes you feel cozy inside. Definitly sharing this with the mates next time. Cheers! 🍻

2#2

Right, poured a bit of this earlier. 🥃 Nose is lovely, hint of smoke and dried fruit. 🍇 Palate warms you up straight away. Bit of oak maybe? Or just the cask doing its thing. Finish is smooth, no burn really. Proper good for a Tuesday night. 🌙 Realy makes you feel relaxed innit.

3#3

Smoky start... then woody, kinda sweet? 🤔 Fruity notes? Haha maybe apple or pear? Finish is warm, spicy cinnamon! Oily mouthfeel, nice 👍 Spice lingers... ginger? Some vanilla too, rich 😊 Mellow yet bold, balanced!

4#4

Oh, this one's got a real smoky kick, like a bonfire on a crisp night. 🥃 You get that sweet vanilla and a hint of honey right away, very smooth going down. Feels like a warm hug in a glass! 💨

5#5

Blimey, this dram's a proper treat! 🥃 Nose: Gettin' rich tofee and a bit of smoke, like walkin' through autumn leaves. Maybe a hint of apple? 🍎 Palate: Smooth as you like, with spicy chocolate and a touch of oke. It's got that warmth, init? 😋 Finish: Lingering peat and a cozy, long aftertaste. Reminds me of sippin' by the fire. 🔥 Overall, it's a right good'un for a chilly eve. Cheers! 🍻

6#6

Smoky peat, kind of like a bonfire... a bit of apple and leather, some spicy notes maybe cinnamon? Quite warm going down. 🥃🔥 Dunno, I like it when it's got that woody depth, ya know? A little honey sweetness comes through later. Not too harsh, just a nice glow.

7#7

Alright, just poured meself a dram and here's what I'm getting... 👃 On the nose - getting some lovely smokey notes, bit of honey sweetness coming through, maybe a touch of vanilla? 🍯 👅 First sip - oh that's nice, proper malty with some citrus zing, getting hints of dried fruit and a wee bit of spice at the back. Quite warming actually 🔥 The peat's there but not overwhelming like, nicely balanced. A bit of caramel coming through as it opens up in the glass. Finish is decent, lingers nicely with that smokiness fading into something almost... nutty? 🥜 Yeah no, this is proper good. Exactly what you want on a cold evening innit. Might have another one tbf 😄 ⭐ would recommend for anyone who likes a bit of smoke without it being like licking an ashtray lol

8#8

Right, this whisky's got a proper smoky kick, like bonfire night in November. 🏕️ Bit of peat there, innit? Tastes kinda warm and spicy, maybe some honey sweetness coming through. Smooth on the way down, that's for sure. 👍 Sometimes I get a whiff of fruit, but it's subtle. Really enjoy it on a chilly evening. 😋

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