Caol Ila
18 year old

  • Distillery:

    Caol Ila

  • Company:

    Diageo

  • Cask Maturation

    Unknown

  • Strength

    43% ABV

  • Distilled:

    1993-2003 (annual release)

  • Bottled:

    2002-2022 ( Annual release)

  • Price

    123

  • Country:

    Scotland

  • Region

    Islay

  • Website:

    malts.com

  • Type:

    Single Malt

  • Volume:

    70 cl

  • Age:

    18 year old

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Taste note

  • Colour:

    Gold

  • Nose:

    Smoky campfires, then soapy water and damp wool with a smouldering campfire on the beach some distance away. Traces of minareal oil, then wax.

  • Palate:

    Firm, soft, light to medium body with a soft and mildly sweet start with some acidity and sea salt.

  • Finish:

    A lingering, slightly acidic finish with charred wood notes.

Flavor profile

Spice

Spice

Smoke

Smoke

Citrus

Citrus

Sweet

Sweet

Wood

Wood

Rich Fruits

Rich fruits

Other aromas