Whiskyland Caol Ila 35-year-old - Chapter Twenty Eight

91/ 100Outstanding

This is a 35-year-old Islay single malt from Caol Ila, bottled by independent bottler Decadent Drinks. It was distilled in 1990 and released in 2026 from a single refill hogshead at 44.5% ABV.

Category: Single Malt
Bottled by: Decadent Drinks
Strength: Cask strength
Cask selection: Single cask
ABV: 44.5%
Age: 35 years
Cask: refill hogshead
Outturn: 226 bottles
Release: 2026
Vintage: 1990
Bottled: 2026

Reviews & tastings

WhiskyNotes published a reviewMar 11, 2026
Whiskyland Caol Ila 35-year-old - Chapter Twenty Eight
Caol Ila · Single Malt
2026 release35 years44.5% ABV
Outstanding review score, 91 out of 100
A truly great Caol Ila: fruity yet deeply sooty, with fatty oils, fading smoke, salty edges and a warming tobacco-and-medicinal finish.
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