Caol Ila 2008 13 Years Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila 2008 SV

Caol Ila

Islay · United Kingdom

3.6
★★★½

9 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
13 years
ABV
55.4%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caol Ila
Distillation Year
09.01.2008
Bottling Year
11.02.2021
Cask Types
Hogshead

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Lowest Price:£153.00(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

# 🥃 Whisky Tasting Notes Right then, had a proper go at this one tonight... First whiff - loads of smokyness, like a campfire on a cold nite 🔥 Quite peaty too, reminds me of walking on the moors after rain. Taste wise - hits you with this lovely warmth init, bit of honey and appple coming through 🍯 Quite spicy at the back of the tongue, peppery sort of thing. The finish is proper long and warming, like sitting by the fire after a long day at werk. Gets abit woody the longer it sits. Honestly? Really enjoyble drop. The smokyness isn't too agressive, nicely balanced with the sweeter notes. Would deffo have another glass 🥃✨ **Mood:** Perfect for a quiet evening in with some cheese and crackers 😊

2#2

Right then, just had a wee dram... 😌 Nose first: Got a hit of that peaty smoke, but not too heavy, like a bonfire on a damp evening. Then there's sweet baked apple and a bit of sharp citrus, lemon zest maybe? 🍋 A touch of oak and a hint of vanilla. On the tongue... Oh, it's smooth! A wave of honey and caramel, then some spicy cinnamon and ginger come through. There's a lovely, warming, slightly fruity thing going on... like stewed pears. 🍐 Finish is medium-long, a bit dry and woody. The smoke comes back softly at the end, with a lingering sweetness. Quite moreish, that. 👍

3#3

First sip hits you with a real citrus zing, like fresh lemon peel or sumthin' 🍋. Then it gets all woody and oaky, kinda like walkin' through a forest after rain. There's a creamy vanilla sweetness that balances it out, and a little peppery spice on the finish. Really warms you up proper on a damp evening. 🥃😊 Sometimes I get a faint hint of honey too, makin' it dead smooth. Cheers to that!

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