Caol ila 18 Year Old Sestante

Caol ila 18 Year Old

After the 12 Year Old – which I really liked – I’ll now try the 18 Year Old, also from the core range of the largest distillery on Islay. After that, I’ll try a very special independent bottling of Caol Ila. I’m not saying which one yet… This one is softer than his younger brother. Sweeter too. Light peat, dried grass, something flowery (think...

Score 83/100

Caol ila 18 Year Old

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 is part of 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 84/100

Caol ila 18 Year Old

This is another sample I received from the Master of Malt Drinks by the Dram program. (I really love DBTD!) I enjoyed the Cask Strength from Caola Ila, and I expect to enjoy this 18yr. ABV: 43% Nose: Smoke and sea air. Yum! Some pear in there, but it is mostly masked by the big smoke. Palate: A little tangy on the tongue. Frankly, not good. It...

Score 55/100

Caol ila 18 Year Old

Unmistakably a peaty Islay malt, but not overpoweringly peaty. The nose is as impressive as the taste. Very big aroma of a herbal, vegetal nature, with hints of grass and creamy malt. This sets up an incredible experience to the palate, with a big refined sweetness. You then get the hit from the well integrated oak, then a smokiness followed by...

Score 95/100