Caol Ila Barrel Selection 1974 18 Years Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila 1974 WM

Caol Ila

Islay · United Kingdom

3.5
★★★

5 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
18 years
ABV
60.9%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caol Ila
Distillation Year
12.1974
Bottling Year
07.1993
Cask Types
Hogshead

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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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1#1

Right, had a wee dram tonight 🥃. Nose is proper smoky, like walkin past a peat fire 🔥. Sweet underneath though, vanila and honey 🍯. Taste hits warm... fruity at first then that spice kicks in. Cinnemon or clove maybe? 🌶️ Finish lingers nicely, bit of oak 🪵. Real relaxin after work. Cheers! 🍻

2#2

Right then, had a wee dram tonight. 🥃 Colour is brillant gold. Nose... sweet honey and oak 🍯. Tase is smoth, really easy going. Feels rich but elegant somehow. Finish lingers like sea breeze 🌊. Proper good for unwindin. Cheers! 🍻

3#3

Right, had a wee dram last nite. 🥃 Proper smoky it is, like a peat fire. 🔥 First sip burns abit, wont lie. But then sweetens up, tastes like honey 🍯. Finish is warm, leaves you feelin cozy. Bit rough on the throat tho. Definatly one for a cold evening. 🌧️ Cheers mates. 🍻

4#4

Tastes like vanila and honey 🍯, with a nice bit of smokyness. Smooth on the tongue, finishes with a spicy kick and some dried fruit notes. Really enjoy it! A bit of oakiness comes through too. Perfect for a wee dram after work. 😊

5#5

Nose's got smoke, some old wood, maybe apples? First sip's proper malty, then a sort of sweet spice kicks in. Mid-palate gets a bit nutty, like walnuts. Finish is long, leaves a dry, ginger kinda warmth. Overall, it's a solid, comforting dram. 👍 Quite complex, but not overpowering. A good winter sipper, I reckon. 🤔

6#6

Aye, this one's proper nice. Got that classic oakey flavour, wiv a hint of peat smoke in the background. Sweet notes of vanilla and honey come through, makes it sooth and warming. Cheers! 🥃 Sometimes a bit of a fruity vibe too, like dried fruits. Really enjoyin' it on a cold evening. 😊

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