Islay single malt distillery established at Port Askaig in 1846. It is owned by Diageo.
Peat and blackcurrants perform a pleasant tango, while fruits in brine and salted fruit paste make this unlikely combination work surprisingly well.
Naked and vertical Caol Ila, with the spotlight firmly on coastal notes: brine, seaweed, cold ashes and a moderate tarry edge.
Exotic mango, passion fruit and banana mingle with peat, coastal salinity, eucalyptus and mint in this sublime, remarkably poised whisky.
Tremendously powerful and very smoky, with tar, grapefruit, cough syrup and pepper liqueur; an excellent, remarkably peaty Caol Ila.
The name nails it. The nose is a musty ocean side pier, but the taste on this one is great. Definitely a pleasant surprise!
A truly great Caol Ila: fruity yet deeply sooty, with fatty oils, fading smoke, salty edges and a warming tobacco-and-medicinal finish.
Very clean, with a firm zesty side and medicinal core, delivering pure Islay goodness.
A very intense and savoury Caol Ila, packed with dark smoke, brine and cured meat, while astringency adds an appealing edge.
Really really liked this one! Easy to drink very soft and pleasant finish.
Strong iodine/briny scent with a hint of sweetness. Upon tasting, I get the brine with an overwhelming sweetness - but as the sweetness subsides, the saltiness…
Warm and sweet with baking spices, baked green apples and vanilla; it turns richer and more complex with air, while the palate is rich, oily and fruity.
