Caol Ila 1981 30 Years Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila 1981 MoS

Caol Ila

Islay · United Kingdom

3.5
★★★½

4 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
30 years
ABV
59.2%
Volume
50 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caol Ila
Distillation Year
05.1981
Bottling Year
08.2011
Cask Types
Bourbon Hogshead

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€224.83(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right then, just poured myself a wee dram of this. 🥃 Nose is proper lovely, hints of vanilla and maybe some dried pear? 🍐 Taste warms the chest straight away, bit of oak spice tingling on the tongue. Finish lingers quite a while... feels like a hug in a glass on a cold night. ☔️ Definitly one to savour slowly without rush. 👌 Cheers! 🍻

2#2

Right, poured a wee dram tonight. 🥃 Smells proper lovely, hint of honey and smoked wood 🔥. First sip is smooth, bit of spice kicks in mid-palate. Finish lingers quite nicely, warm feeling in the chest. Definitly one for a rainy evening like this. 🌧️ Cheers mates.

3#3

well, it's kinda like... a bit o' warm autumn bonfire smoke?🔥 and then some sweet dried fruit, maybe figs? ooh and a hint of chocolate at the end. quite smooth, actually. 🥃 sorta herbal, too. mmm.

4#4

Hey, this whisky's a proper treat! Smokey nose like a bonfire, with sweet vanilla and a bit of apple. Tastes a bit spicy and oaky, goes down smooth. A warm finish with hints of dried fruit. 🥃 Cheers!

5#5

Alright, so had a dram last night and here's my thoughts... 🥃 First nosing - lovely bit of honey and vanilla, maybe some toffee? Defo getting dried fruits too, like raisins n sultanas. Quite rich smelling realy. Palate-wise, it's got this nice warmth to it init. Getting some spice - bit of cinnamon, maybe nutmeg. There's a subtle smokiness there but nothing overpowering, just enough to keep things interesting. Some oak comin thru aswell. Hmm actually also caught some apple and pear? Quite fruity underneath all that richness. Maybe a touch of chocolate too if im being picky 🍫 Finish is decent, medium length id say. Leaves a bit of that spice and sweetness hangin round. Slight bitterness at the end but not in a bad way, more like dark chocolate or strong tea ☕ Overall quite smooth and well balanced. Easy enough to sip neat but could see it workin with a splash of water too. Pretty enjoyable tbh 👍 Not bad at all, not bad at all.

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