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Caol Ila 18 Year Old

Scotch Single Malt Islay
Age
18 years
ABV
43%
Flavour Fingerprint
Malt Light Fruit Citrus Floral Herbal Spice Sweet Dark Fruit Nutty Earth Maritime Smoke / Peat

The shape of Caol Ila 18 Year Old

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Flavour profile is AI-assisted and still being refined.

Tasting

How it drinks

Sight
Deep amber gold; richer and fuller than the 12yo with medium legs
Nose
Leafy, herbal, and creamy malts. Coconut, sandalwood, salt, and peaty smoke. More rounded and complex than the 12yo — the peat is softer and integrated
Palate
Malty and thick. Peat is clearly evident but complemented by pinpoint sweetness, smokiness, and barley richness. The smoke takes a backseat to allow honeyed malt through
Finish
Long finish with herbal notes and continuing aromas from the palate. Oak tannins and gentle spice linger with coastal warmth

Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.

Maturation

The wood it came through

  • Refill American oak and European oak casks

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