Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated Special Release 2015

Caol Ila 2007 15 Year Old James Eadie RMW Amontillado 55.4%

This was a bottling by IB's James Eadie for Royal Mile Whiskies. 15 years old and finished for 13 months in a refill amontillado sherry cask made of European oak. No info. on the casks of the prior near 14 years, so I suspect a combo of ex bourbon and 'whisky' casks were employed. I tend to really enjoy Coal Ila, and adore everything I've tasted...

Score 81/100

Caol Ila Young & Feisty 2008 Provenance Autumn

This young Caol Ila is only six years old. It was distilled in the autumn of 2008 and bottled in the summer of 2014. It is a vatting of two bourbon casks. It was labeled ‘Young & Feisty’. I am sure i twill be just that. The nose is wonderfully sooty and dirty, with loads of maritime elements like seaweeds, oyster sap and a hint of smoked...

Score 84/100

Caol Ila 12 Year Old

When watching a Bowmore review recently I asked Ralfy to recommend an Islay whisky for a Scotch neophyte, He said to "look up Caol Ila 12". I found 2 bottles 30 miles away and purchased one today. I am very pleased that I did and thank-you very much Ralfy! Nose: Brine,a bit medicinal and smoke palate: newly unwrapped bandages,...

Score 90/100

Caol Ila 12 Year Old

One of the best I've ever had. It has the smoke of islay that I love but it's balanced out with fruit and lushness. The peat is present but it's not the main player.

Score 87/100