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Caol Ila

Caol Ila 16 yo – Whiskykanzler

by Oliver Klimek on July 27, 2009

Uncollectable Collection – 54.8%

My Tasting Notes

Nose: Smoke with citrus notes, slightly medicinal. With some water: extinguished camp fire
Palate: quite peaty, slightly sweet, vanilla and spicy wood notes
Finish: Very long, dry and smoky
Overall: Gives the impression of a tamed Laphroaig. Perfect balance of peat, smoke, wood and sweetness. Great stuff.

Score: 90/100 – Price Tag $$$$$ – Value for your Money $$$$$

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Caol Ila 12 yo

by Oliver Klimek on July 18, 2009

Buy at the Whisky Exchange

Buy at the Whisky Exchange

The standard bottling of Caol Ila – 43%

My Tasting Notes

Nose: Maritime with a little peat, a hint of lemon
Palate: Rather sweet and sligthly fruity embedded in a bit of peat
Finish: Medium long, the peat gives way to sweetnes
Overall: A nice alternative for those who don’t need a true peat monster

Score: 83/100 – Price Tag $$$$$ – Value for your Money $$$$$

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Rating: 8.0/10 (2 votes cast)

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