Caol Ila 18 Tasting Notes and Ratings.

Caol Ila 18

Added on Wednesday, Jul 9, 2008 at 08:07 PM

Bottler:

Age:	18 yrs	Type:	Scotch
Vintage:	N/A	Subtype:	Single Malt
ABV:	43.00 %	Region:	Islay
Price:	$70	Availability:	Better Stores

Member Ratings and Notes

Adam

The center stage is shared by fruity flavors as much as the smoke, and the smoke is a subtle-yet-there delicious type (as compared to the more in-your-face of Laphroaig or Ardbeg). My main criticism would be that it's a bit hot for 18 years and 43%. But it's priced about right, and an excellent go-to for when you want some peat, but not overwhelmingly so. Delicious.

Chris

N: Peat. Very nice peat, with some purple smells.
P: Smoky sugar, with a blankness in the mid palate, the heat seems to mask the flavor.
F: Dry and somewhat short but then a final floral note emerges.

Andy

n: Brine, molasses, and cheap plastic toy (new beach ball?)

p: grassy and earthy. Makes me think less of smoke and more of a wet Scottish marsh. Decaying peaches, especially with the hint of sugar. Nice finish that continues as more of the same. Solid.

Fuji

N: Sea salt, cinnamon and smoke

P: Spicy with good amount of peat, but not too much.

F: Dry and smokey

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