Caol Ila 1991 20 Year Old Port Finish Dun Bheagan

Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2008 The Whisky Jury

Belgian bottler The Whisky Jury does not have many releases on its resumé so far, but what they’ve released has been great so far. In less than a year’s time Joeri has built up an ironclad and well deserved reputation, which means his bottles sell out very quickly. Thus I missed out on his Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1983 upon its release and it took a...

Score 88/100

Caol Ila Scott's Selection 1984 22 Year Old

Another US acquisition, since buying whisky Ontario at the LCBO is a utter waste of time and money. I picked up this malt because a few reviewers describe it as being close to Port Ellen, particularly on the exhale during the finish. Probably the closest I'll come to trying a Port Ellen. Nose: fresh; fat, oily peat and honey. Palate: billowing...

Score 90/100

Caol Ila 12 Year Old

It's a while since I had the Caol Ila cask strength. This is the standard 12 yo. I hope it's in the same ball park Nose is minty, fresh, herby, smoky, salty, iodine and sharp green apples. This is pale gold, slightly oily, and you get a big smokey blast and salted caramel, with a long peppery finish. It's really drinkable and fans of Laphroaig and...

Score 86/100

Caol Ila 27 Year Old for QV.ID

The last Caol Ila this week is the oldest: 27 years. It was distilled in 1983 and bottled by QV.ID, a Belgian retailer, in 2010. It matured on a refill sherry cask. The color and viscosity are enticing. Oh, my, that nose… peat and brine are definitely present, but remain quiet in a dark corner of the stage, conceding the footlights to a whole...

Score 90/100