Caol Ila 18 Years Old Tasting notes and reviews
Caol Ila 18 Years Old
- Brand
- Caol Ila
- Expression
- 18 Years Old
- Type
- Scotch Whisky ~ Single Malt
- Age
- 18 years old
- Abv
- 43.00%
- Produced at
- Caol Ila Distillery
- Region
- Islay
- Website
- www.malts.com
- Availability
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| United Kingdom | ||
 |
Caol Ila 18 Year Old | £66.15 |
 |
Caol Ila 18 Years Old | £72.95 |
 |
Caol Ila 18 Year Old | £79.72 |
| Europe | ||
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Caol Ila 18yo 18 | €95.00 |
Martine Nouet
25- Nose
- Grassy and herbal. A faint smoke scent from a distant dying bonfire. Oak covers the peat character and releases sweet herbal notes.
- Palate
- A smooth, mellow, sweet, malty. Herbal character as announced on the nose.
- Finish
- Lingering, with a swift smoky come back. And a phenolic touch. Ends on dry ashes.
- Comment
- Oak seems to have “digested” peat. The smokiness is restrained on nose as well on palate but surprisingly comes back on the finish.
Dave Broom
30- Nose
- Intense with an oyster like freshness, fish in early stages of being smoked, slightly medicinal. In time a note reminiscent of a muggy day in Islay.
- Palate
- The smoke travels low and fast across the top of the tongue, then the rich, textural oiliness calms it down and mixes it with light fruit.
- Finish
- Still a mix of oils and dry smoke, then a hint of tinned fruit.
- Comment
- The peatiness is less ‘peaty' and is more in the area of light phenols. It's there though.
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