Caol Ila
Expert Score
98
/ 100
Exceptional — a must-try for any enthusiast.
Based on production quality, age maturation, and sensory complexity.
4.5
Community Favorite
Based on 67 community ratings
Age
25 Years
Strength
43.00% ABV
Cask
Ex-Bourbon
Size
700ml
The Story
Caol Ila's oldest standard release. Twenty-five years transforms the oily Islay character into something ethereal and smoky-sweet.
Tasting Notes
"Elegant smoke, sea air, and beeswax. Ethereal and aged with honey, gentle peat, and an incredibly long, delicate finish."
Flavor Profile
Smoky
Honey
Oak
Maritime
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