Caol Ila Cask Strength
Caol Ila Cask Strength is a Scotch whisky made by Caol Ila. ABV: 61.6%. Our expert rating is 8.5/10.
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Nose
Sea spray, peat smoke, lemon oil. The cask strength nose is vivid and maritime — iodine, brine, smoked fish. Beneath the coastal peat, a clean maltiness and a surprising citrus freshness. Less medicinal than Laphroaig, more coastal than Ardbeg.
Palate
Full-bodied and smoky — brine, peat, a citrus brightness that cuts through the smoke. The cask strength gives it tremendous intensity and a coating, oily texture. Mid-palate brings vanilla, smoked honey and a gentle sweetness that balances the maritime peat beautifully. Water opens tropical fruit and malt.
Finish
Very long, with maritime smoke, brine and a lingering citrus-kissed sweetness.
Expert Review
8.5/10Islay's workhorse at full power — briny, smoky and more complex than its modest reputation suggests.
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