Description
Each expression of Caol Ila (‘Cull Ee’la’) reflects a special quality of the light at this remote Islay distillery, where sublime malt whiskies have been made for over a hundred and sixty years.
Together, they picture a day in its secret cove on the Sound of Islay.
Caol Ila 18 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky starts smoky-sweet on the nose then drinks smoothly, showing a sweet yet sour character.
The long-lived finish evokes a distant, smouldering beach bonfire.
The citrus is now grown-up.
It’s gone all candied orange, some of it has morphed into apricot glaze and green banana.
Treacle depth.
The palate too shows maturity and clear sense of direction, the acidity is smoothed, peat subdued but warmed up and the orange turns into bitter marmalade.
1990s-style radiant blue cocktail type of sweetness.
Ginger biscuits and grist on the finish.
This is just amazing, Caol Ila at its best, flexing muscles and smiling at the same time.
– www.edinburghwhiskyblog.com, October 2014 The Finer Details Style – Scotch Whisky Country – Scotland Region – Islay Bottle Size – 700ml ABV – 43%
