Caol ila 1969 15 Year Old Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & Macphail

Caol Ila Connoisseurs Choice 1996

Nose: Light , fresh , coastal Taste: Light , peaty , citrus with sea salt and black pepper , turning sweet with tingling smoke Finish: Lemon pepper zest returns , short to medium , smoke whafting, Crisp A light Islay malt , zesty and fresh , I like this more than that the standard 12 year old expression

Score 87/100

Caol Ila 9 yo Shieldaig Collection (1999/2008)

We bought this malt at Milano Whisky Festival, in 2010. N: this Caol Ila is pungent, the 43% are pretty aggressive. It's a bit tart, strongly peated rather than smoky. In the backdrop, but very covered, we find lemon notes and some vanilla, but it's all somehow hidden. P: pure sea. It's all played on peat, gentle but dominant, rather salty,...

Score 77/100

Caol Ila Chieftan's bottling 17 year

Bright start grows into honey and crisp end. Looooonnngg petey finish goes on forever. Tiniest bit of smoke but perfect for those who don't like smokiness like me. Never had one with a finish like this. Incredibly clear spirit from just the oak alone (no dyes make the color).

Score 90/100

Caol ila Cask Strength

The Caol Ila distillery is located on Islay, near Port Askaig, overlooking the strait between Islay and Jura, and was founded in 1846. Its name derives from the Gaelic for 'Sound of Islay'. The distillery belongs to Diageo, and in addition to being sold as a single malt is used heavily in blends such as Johnnie Walker and Black Bottle. The nose is...

Score 88/100