Caol Ila 2003 9 Year Old Cask #301261 Adelphi

Caol Ila ‘One Day Old’ The Whisky Jury

The Whisky Jury – a Belgian independent bottler – has spoiled us in the past with lovely single casks. For the 14th release he selected a first fill quarter cask that was filled with Coal Ila spirit on the 9th February 2018 and bottled on the 10th February 2021. Hence the funny tagline ‘one day old’. Only 152 bottles were available at the very...

Score 87/100

Caol Ila 12 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 belongs to 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...

Score 86/100

Caol Ila 12 Year Old

On the nose, the peat is noticeable, but sidesteps for the barley. Sea salt develops when the whisky opens up. The taste buds are greeted with a warm oaky, saltiness, which turns a little sour. Breathing in and out with the whisky in your mouth brings out subtle hints of marshmallow. Fresh seaweed follows. Rather an interesting dram, as it changes...

Score 90/100

Caol Ila 27 Year Old 1979 Taste Still

Taste Still is a Belgian bottler, linked to La Maison du Whisky Belgium and operational since 2000. A couple of years ago, they were able to secure this fantastic Caol Ila as you will find out. Ah, even on the first whiff, I involuntarily get a big smile on my face. Sweet, smoky and oily. That is the heart of the matter here. Sweetness translating...

Score 89/100