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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By Ruben
Peated
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.
A truly great Caol Ila: fruity yet deeply sooty, with fatty oils, fading smoke, salty edges and a warming tobacco-and-medicinal finish.