Caol Ila 2011 8 Years Single Malt Whisky

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Caol Ila

Islay · United Kingdom

3.5
★★★½

8 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
8 years
ABV
57.5%
Volume
30 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caol Ila
Distillation Year
2011
Bottling Year
2019
Cask Types
2 Refill Sherry Butts

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Lowest Price:€71.43(2024-08-27)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Haha, this lot’s a proper mix, innit? 🥃 Starts off kinda peaty, you know? That smoky thing hits your nose first. Then there’s... maybe some honey? 🍯 And a bit of spice, like cinnamon or summat. 😊 Tastes a bit fruity too, I reckon. Apples? 🍎 No, more like... I dunno, pear? 🍐 With that lovely oakiness in the background. Finish is warm, like a good hug. 🔥 Quite smooth, actually. Fancy another sip, definitely. 👍

2#2

Right, this whisky's got a lovely smoky kick to it, a bit like a campfire on a chilly night. 🌙 There's some sweetness too, maybe honey or caramel, and it leaves a warm, spicy aftertaste. Quite smooth, really. Sometimes I get a faint fruitiness, like dried apples or pears. Goes down well with a splash of water, innit? 😊 Oh, and the finish is long and comforting – feels like a hug in a glass. 🔥

3#3

First off, got a real rich smell of choclate and hony 🍯 On the tongue, it's malty with a bit of plum and smokiness. Finish is long, warming, almost like a cozy fireplace. Quite scrumptious! 😊

4#4

That first sip? Warm and smoky, like sitting by a fireplace mate. Bit of honey sweetness comes through, then vanilla and a touch of spicy caramel. Smooth finish with a hint of oak and dried fruit. Really well balanced. 🥃

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