Caol Ila 2008 14 Years Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila 2008 DRFS

Caol Ila

Islay · United Kingdom

3.5
★★★½

6 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
14 years
ABV
52.4%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caol Ila
Distillation Year
03.2008
Bottling Year
03.2022
Cask Types
Bourbon barrel

Price

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€159.00(2024-04-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, had a wee dram tonight. 🥃 Nose is warm, like dried fruits n spice. Proper cosy feel. Taste hits smooth then a little kick 🌶️. Reminds me of autumn evenings by the fire. Finish lingers nicely, dont want it to end tbh. Definatly a good one for relaxing. 👍

2#2

Crikey, this dram's proper lush, innit? Nose is all smoky peat and damp wood, like a cosy bonfire on Guy Fawkes Night 🔥. Palate starts with a whack of rich toffee and vanilla, smooth as anything 🍯. Then get hints of dried fruits – raisins, maybe sultanas – and a cheeky bit of cinnamon spice that warms you right up. Finish is long and dry, with a faint whisper of leather and oak. Absolutely smashing for a rainy afternoon! 😋 Oh, and it's got that classic oily mouthfeel, init? Really clings to the glass. Whisky luvver 'ere, and I'd say it's spot on for savouring slowly. Cheers! 🥃

3#3

Oh wow, the colour in the glass is a proper lovely deep amber, like old honey 🍯. First smell? Getting this right nice mix of toffee apples and a bit of smoky wood, maybe some dried fruits too. Taste-wise, it’s quite smooth at first, then you get a kick of warm spice – cinnamon and ginger maybe? There’s a creamy, slightly nutty thing happening, and the oak comes through nicely without bein’ too much. The finish is long and warming, leavin’ a bit of dark chocolate and that smoky note hangin’ about. Really lovely after a long day. Aye, I’d say it’s a proper balanced, comforting dram. Dont need a special occasion for this one. 🥃

4#4

Aye, this one's got a lovely nose – smokky with a bit of honey sweetness 🍯. On the taste, it's smooth, like vanilla and oak, reet nice. Finish is long and warm, makes ye feel all cozy 🔥. Enjoyed it loads! 😋

5#5

Ooh, that first nosin'... deep smokiness, kinda like a campfire in the Highlands. 🔥 Then on the palate, gettin' some sweet honey notes, a bit of dried fruit, and a spicy kick that warms ya right up. The finish lingers with a gentle peatiness. Love how it coats the mouth. 🥃 Coudln't resist pourin' another!

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