
Caol Ila Limited Edition 2003 13 Years Single Malt Whisky
Caol Ila 2003 AD
Caol IlaIslay · United Kingdom
11 ratings
Bottle Information
- Brand
- Caol Ila
- Age
- 13 years
- ABV
- 58.9%
- Volume
- 700 ml
- Category
- Single Malt Whisky
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Distillation Year
- 2003
- Bottling Year
- 2016
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Tasting Notes & Reviews
Expert analysis and tasting impressions
Proper lush, this one. 👃 Nose hits you with sticky toffee pud, baked peaar, and a wee bit of honey'd oak. Then a wiff of pipe tobacco and old leather armchair. 🌿 Palatte is gentle but warming – dried apricots, cinnamon, a touch of dark choccy. Mid-palate, that peat smoke creeps in, soft and earthy, like a bonfire on the beach. 🔥🌊 Finish hangs about for ages… salted caramel, a crack of black pepper, and just a whisper of coastal brine. Absolutley belter. 🥃✨
Awe mate, it's all honey and vanilla first off. Then comes this lovely woody, oak bit, like a proper old library. 🥃 Bit of dried fruit there too, maybe some sherry sweetness. And a touch of orange peel zing right at the end! Weetness lingers though. 🍯 Really smooth, not harsh at all. Like a warm hug in a glass. 👌
Right, tried this whisky and it's got a lovely warmth to it. 👃 Nose is all honey and a bit of oak, like autumn leaves. On the tongue, smooth with a hint of spice that lingers. 🥃 Finish is long and quite peppery, real crowd-pleaser. 😊 Oh, and the aftertaste? Smoky but not overdone, just right for a wee dram. 👍
A proper dram, this one. Starts with a bit of honey and dried fruit 🍇, then some vanilla and a nice bit of spice. Quite lovely. There's a hint of something herbal? And a wee touch of oak at the end. A little oily on the palate, I think. Finish is warming, maybe a bit of dark chocolate 🍫. Not too shabby at all.
Ooh, this whisky is lush! First sip, you get this smoky hit, like a distant campfire. 🔥 Then it smooths out with sweet honey and a bit of spice. So easy to drink, perfect for a chilly evening. 😌 The finish is long and warming, with hints of oak and maybe some dried fruit. Really pleasant all round. 🥃 Cheers!
Ah, this one's got a real nice smokiness to it, kinda like a campfire 🔥. Tastes a bit like apples and honey, so sweet! Sometimes I get a wiff of vanilla too. It's smooth but with a spicy kick, you know? Really warms you up on a chilly evenin'. 🥃 Just love sippin' it slowly.
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