Caol Ila Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila Moch

Caol Ila

Islay · United Kingdom

3.0
★★★

9 ratings

Bottle Information

ABV
43%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caol Ila
Bottling Year
27.09.2016

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Recent history

Lowest Price:£74.00(2026-04-24)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, just had a nip of this. 🥃 Nose is proper peaty, reminds me of Islay. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Palate... smoth at first, then spice hits. 🌶️ Finish lingers nice and warm. Definatly one for the cold evenings. ☔ Cheers mates.

2#2

That initial hit... like walking into an old woodyard, all that smoke and a bit of leather 👍 Then it opens up, nice bit of honeyed sweetness, almost fruity. Finish is drier, warms you right through. Proper job. 🥃 Bit of a cough at the start, that peat! But it mellows out lovely. Getting some apple peel, or maybe pear? Malty backbone holds it all together. Satisfying stuff. 😊 Honestly, reminds me of autumn in a glass. Heaps of smokiness upfront, but there's a softer, citrusy thing underneath. Warming finish, really lingers. Brilliant. 😄 Cheers!

3#3

Open the bottle and you get this lovely honeyed apple nose right away 🍎🍯. On the palate it's all vanilla and cinnamon warmth, with a hint of citrus peel 🍊. The smokiness is there but it's gentle, not punchy 🔥. Really quite smooth and balanced overall. Definately one to sip slowly and enjoy!

4#4

Blimey, this whisky's got a real smoky vibe at first, like a proper bonfier. Then it mellows out with some sweet, malty notes – a bit of honey, maybe. There's a subtle spicyness on the finish, quite warming. Really nice for sipping on a rainy day. 👍😊 Sometimes I get hints of earth or peat, but it's not too strong. Overall, a lovely dram that makes you feel all cozy.

5#5

First sip hits with that classic smokey peat, innit? 🔥 Really warming, like a proper campfire in winter. Then you get this lovely honey sweetness coming through 🍯, mix’d with some vanilla and oak. A bit of caramel in the middle, and fruity hints too – maybe apple or pear? Finish’s smooth with a touch of chocolate. Right nice, mate. 👍 Just gotta savour it, you know? The smokiness lingers but the honey keeps it balanced. Oaky undertones give it depth. Yeah, this is a proper good dram. 😋

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