Caol ila 1990 13 Year Old Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & Macphail

Caol ila Cask Strength

nose: Lots and lots of lemon notes. reminds me of the CI unpeated, lemony theme, but with the added phenols, peat and smoke . very fresh, green grass, green apple peel. the ABV is evident.. a nose is different than both 12 and 18. i do think it’s really unique. Palate: Obviously young and kicking! strong peat, with sweet middle and mouth coating....

Score 90/100

Caol Ila 12 Year Old

nose: smoke,peat,lemon zest, tar, medicinal notes. The whole 9 yards… Islay big time. this is what i love! smoked bacon, wet leaves after the first rain. very very appetizing nose. some malty notes after some time are released , excellent! palate: Thick, oily viscous body. smoke, warm smoke. the entire mouth is warm and delicious. peat paradiso,...

Score 90/100

Caol Ila 24 Year Old 175th Anniversary

My favourite distillery on Islay is celebrating its 175th anniversary in style, with a 24-year-old release at cask strength. The 3,000 available bottles were sold out in the blink of an eye and I unfortunately missed them. But luckily there is my whisky gabber Manny who was able to give me a sample. Hurrah! The nose is particularly maritime on...

Score 90/100

Caol Ila 12 Year Old

This would be the perfect Introduction to Islay. Nose: Peat. Fresh sawed wood, medicinal rubber, ash, brine. Yes, the most talked about citrus sweetness: I got mostly a more sour lime. Slight mushroom note. After 10 minutes the sweetness becomes very well integrated, and you get a more calmer peat and salt. The fruit changes as well, turning into...

Score 88/100