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Caol Ila 25 Year

Single Malt

Caol Ila // Islay, Scotland

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  • 97 Reviews

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4.36
4.36 out of 5 stars
( Total review count: 97 )

Caol Ila 25 year old is the oldest of the standard Caol Ila family. Like the rest of the standard lineup, it has been bottled at 43%, however it follows several cask-strength editions which were also aged for 25 years. A small amount of ex-sherry, European oak casks were used for maturation.

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Caol Ila 25 year old is the oldest of the standard Caol Ila family. Like the rest of the standard lineup, it has been bottled at 43%, however it follows several cask-strength editions which were also aged for 25 years. A small amount of ex-sherry, European oak casks were used for maturation. Note: This is not available in the U.S.

    • age
      25 Year
    • Cost
    • abv
      43.0
  • Single Malt
    Distilled in pot stills from 100% malted barley, produced at one distillery, aged in barrels; if Scotch or Irish, must be aged for at least three years.
  • Cask Type
    some ex-sherry European oak barrels used

Tasting Notes

"A quarter century in the cask has transformed peaty smoke on the nose to shoe polish and putty, with lighter notes of salt and fruit. The palate showcases a spicy, dry oak profile, but the influence of sherry is felt as well, with honey and nuttiness, and touches of vanilla and toffee. Overall the smoke is much softer here, with wood playing a larger role. Long, pleasant finish."
Added by Jake Emen
Score 91
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