Corinne Bach
4.3
Appealing Caol Ila earthiness and pleasant smoke. Introduces an intriguing sweetness to a traditional profile.
Caol Ila
Caol Ila 2001 Distillers Edition (Bottled 2013)
Whiskey Scotch Islay No age statement 43% ABV
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About this bottle
Caol Ila 2001 Moscatel Finish Distillers Edition, a limited release from Diageo's 2013 Distillers Edition series, underwent initial aging in American oak casks followed by a finish in Moscatel wine casks. It is bottled at 43% ABV.
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Adelaide Starks
4.5
From 2004, aged 12 years. It has a wonderful harmony of botanical and sugary notes. Quite delightful.
Margot Ralston
4.0
From the 2004 vintage. Part of a spirits merchant's 2018 Advent Calendar.
Allen Rector
5.0
Full of fruit. A lot of smoke, very mellow, impacting the chest and head.
Elwood Schmidt
4.0
Very pronounced smoke with a subtly spicy finish. Rated 4.1 out of 5.
Jermaine Mayberry
3.8
A touch of smoke with a pleasant, lasting heat
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