Caol Ila 1981 31 Years Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila 1981 SS

Caol Ila

Islay · United Kingdom

2.9
★★½

4 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
31 years
ABV
54.2%
Volume
1,500 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caol Ila
Distillation Year
1981
Bottling Year
2012

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€624.00(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Proper nice dram this 🥃 Nose is sweet, vanilla and pear maybe 👃. Smooth on the tongue, no burn really. Just a bit of warmth 🔥. Finish lingers like honey. Colur is lovely gold ✨. Definatly one for a quiet night. Makes me feel relaxed. Cheers 🍻.

2#2

Proper smoth, this one. Got a nice warmth with hints of spice and vanilla. The aftertaste is kinda oaky and fruity. Really enjoyed it! 😊🥃

3#3

Ooh that's a proper wee dram, isn't it? First thing that hits me is a lovely, warm smokiness. 🔥 Not bonfire smoke, more like a distant peat fire on a cool evening. Then there's a nice bit of sweetness, kinda like... burnt sugar or toffee? With a wee hint of apple peel maybe. I'm getting a bit of spice too, like cinnamon. It's a bit tingly on the tongue, in a good way. Mmm, and there's a strange but nice sort of... leathery, woody note in there. Reminds me of my grandad's old armchair in a way. 😄 It's a bit rough round the edges but full of character. A proper fireside sipper, that's for sure. 👍

4#4

Ooh right, the nose is proper smoky 🔥—like a campfire mixed with some sticky toffee. There's a bit of orange peel too, I reckon. First sip: it's got this warm, honeyed sweetness, then—wham!—a cheeky kick of spice, almost like cinnamon. A bit oily on the tongue, that’s nice. The finish is long and a bit oaky, with a lingering hint of dark chocolate. Quite a dram, that. 👍 solid stuff for a chilly evening.

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