Caol Ila

Ardbeg

Wee Beastie 5 Years Islay Single Malt Scotch

What a monster! I'm pretty sure that's the reaction Ardbeg was looking for when they crafted this whisky (that name!). Similar profile to the 10 year old (bacon and cigar), but with the smoke character dialled way up. So much so that it drowns out everything else, even when water was added. The finish was a little harsh for me and definitely more unctuous than the 10, courtesy of a rather textural body. Interesting whisky, but not one I'd reach for. Definitely getting a better picture of the Ardberg signature at this point.

NB: Interestingly, it made a great 1:1 mixer with the Coal Ila 12, pulling out lots of marine and earthy flavours.
— 3 years ago

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Château de Saint-Cosme

"Les Deux Albion" Principauté d'Orange White Rhône Blend 2017

Yes it’s stonefruit, yes it’s floral, but, savage reaches of wicked time, it’s saline like Caol Ila—the honey’d richness of bandaid funk. Gorgeous, brave, & sneaky-big. — 6 years ago

Ila

Syrah Santa Ynez Valley 2014

Nice full bodied red. A lot going on here, dark berry, black pepper lavender to the nose. Pepper and dark berry continues along with dried herbs, thyme and a cocoa finish. Paired with grilled lake salmon. — 7 years ago

Caol Ila

Aged 12 Years Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

K J
9.0

Really peaty and Smokey — 4 years ago

Caol Ila

Aged 25 Years Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2019

Only 3,000 bottles released of this 22 yr Feis ILA 2018. Sherry cask. Spices, caramel, pear smoke, iodine — 5 years ago

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Caol Ila

Gordon & MacPhail Exclusive Single Malt Scotch Whiskey 2001

ヘザーハニーにて。カリラ赤色飲み口お上品 — 6 years ago

Caol Ila

Hunter Laing's Old & Rare 35 Years Single Cask Malt Scotch Whisky

One of 276 bottles filled. Peat smoke — 5 years ago

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A.D. Rattray (Caol Ila Distillery)

Cask Collection 35 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Actually it was the 35 year old....whatever — 6 years ago

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Samaroli

Caol Ila Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskey 1991

Smooth with a bite at the finish. Nice creamy vanilla nose. Surprisingly light. — 7 years ago

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