The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 2009 11 Years Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila 2009 SMWS 53.332

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

United Kingdom

3.7
★★★½

13 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
11 years
ABV
58.8%
Volume
25 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caol Ila
Distillation Year
20.02.2009
Bottling Year
2020
Cask Types
Refill Ex-Bourbon Hogshead

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Lowest Price:£60.00(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Oh, this one's a real journey! First whiff, you get that classic smoke – like a bonfire on a chilly night. 😮 Then there's sweetness underneath, honey and vanilla, just lovely. Hints of spice too, maybe cinnamon? Finish is long and warm, really satisfying. Proper good stuff, innit? 👍

2#2

First sip, rich chocolate & malt hit ya... 🍫 then a wave of smoky honey glides in. 🍯 Textured, kinda spicy on the tongue. 🌶️ Very smooth though, with a nice caramel backbone. Finish? Long, peaty whispers with a zesty citrus kick. 🍊 Feels like a proper treat on a cold evening. 🔥

3#3

Oh crikey, this whisky is proper lush! 😋 Got a lovely smoky aftertaste with hints of caramel and dried fruits. Really warms the soul on a drizzly afternoon. 🥃✨ Sometimes I get a bit of vanilla too, innit?

4#4

Nose: sweet honey, bit of vanilla, got some toffee vibes goin on 🍯 Palate: wow, realy smooth, malty with this lovely caramel thing. Bit of apple and citrus poppin thru 🍎 Finish: medium length, gettin some warm spice at the end, maybe cinnamon? lovely stuff 🔥 Overall: just a proper nice dram tbh, goes down easy on a friday eve 🥃

5#5

Aye, proper lovely drop this. Wen it hits your tongue, ya get this big whiff of peat smoke, a bit like a bonfire on the beach. 🌊 Then comes this sweet, fruity bit – maybe dried apricots? – and a nice woody note, like sittin’ in an old leather armchair. A bit of a kick at the end, like a warm hug from the inside. 👍 Makes ya just want to sip it slow, y’know?

6#6

# 🥃 Tasting Notes Smooth and sweet, kind of... warming 🍯 Got this lovely chocolate vibe, mixed with some smoke n peat 💨 Fruit notes coming through, a bit of caramel maybe? Very nice 👌 Rich and mellow, almost creamy tbh Finish is long and warm, hints of spice an oak 🪵 Bloody lovely drop honestly 🫡

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