
Caol Ila The Distillers Edition 1998 13 Years Single Malt Whisky
Caol Ila 1998
Caol IlaIslay · United Kingdom
14 ratings
Bottle Information
- Brand
- Caol Ila
- Age
- 13 years
- ABV
- 43%
- Volume
- 700 ml
- Category
- Single Malt Whisky
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Distillation Year
- 1998
- Bottling Year
- 2011
- Cask Types
- Double matured in Dark-Moscatel Cask
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Tasting Notes & Reviews
Expert analysis and tasting impressions
Right then, poured a wee dram 🥃. Nose is lovelly, hints of vanilla and orchard fruits 🍎. Smoky touch too. Palate feels warm, smooth going down. Bit of pepper at the back 🌶️. Finish lingers nicely, makes you wanna sit by the fire 🔥. Rekon it's a good one. Cheers! 🍻
Right mate, just had a dram of this 🥃. Smells proper sweet, like honey and vanilla 🍯. Taste is warm, bit of oak and spice kickin in 🔥. Finish lingers nice and long. Definetly one for a cosy night in 🏠. Smooth though, goes down easy. Would recomend to any bloke who likes a proper whisky. Cheers! 🍻
Right, so this whisky hits me with a smoky vibe straight off 🔥, like a cozy fireplace. Got that peaty earthiness that's proper grounding. Then fruity notes pop up – think apples or pears 🍎🍐 – with a bit of spicy warmth that tingles just right 🌶️. The finish is all smooth vanlla and caramel sweetness 🍦🍯, and I can taste a hint of oak and honey in there 🌳🍯. Really lovely, that.
Smoky nose, init? 🤔 Then get a lovely sweetness, like caramel and a hint of vanilla. Fruit notes too – maybe apples or sumpin'. Really smooth, makes you wanna another sip. 👍 A bit of spice on the finish, but not too harsh. 😋
Crikey, first sip hits you with this warm, spicy kick 🥃🔥. Then it mellows out into somethin' proper smooth—like honey drizzled over vanilla custard, maybe a bit of baked apple? Gets all woody and deep mid-palate, think old oak and a whisper of dark chocolate. 🍫🌳 Finish is long, slightly smoky, leavin' a lovely tingle of black pepper and dried fruit. Right complex, this one. Sippin' it slowly is the way to go. 👌
Oh, that's a proper wintery dram, isn't it? Getting lots of warm... like, toasted oats and a bit of orange peel? Definitely some oak in there, and a lovely, creamy vanilla bit at the end. Makes me think of a good bonfire night. 🍊🔥 Not too sweet, just... comforting. Like a woollen blanket in a glass.
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