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Product Description
Islay distillery Caol Ila is loved for its seaweed, smoke and lemon character across its releases, and this 25 Year Old is a bold but elegant dram, whose long maturation rounds out its zesty character with a rich, gentle mouthfeel and restrained, coal-esque phenols. Introduced in 2010, this is the first 25 Year Old Caol Ila to be bottled at 43%, following some cult cask strength releases beforehand, and is always a favourite with fans of this iconic distillery.
Awards
Style
Style
- Body3
- Richness3
- Smoke4
- Sweetness4
Character
Character
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Our wine expert, head buyer and experienced sommelier Dawn Davies MW, recommends Caol Ila 25 Year Old to bring out the best in these dishes.
Product Facts
Product Facts
Bottler
Distillery Bottling
Age
Bottling Date
2010
Country
Scotland
Region
Islay
Colouring
Yes
Caol Ila 25 Year Old
70cl / 43%
FREE UK standard delivery
In stock online
£225
£187.50 ex VAT
(£321.43 per litre)
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Delivery
Delivery
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£6.95
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Free
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Free
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Returns
30-Day returns policy
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While we endeavour to provide full and accurate information on our website, there may be occasions where producers have updated their recipe or failed to provide full details of their ingredients and processes. This may affect factors including the product style and allergen information, and we would advise that you always check the label and not solely rely on the information presented here. If you are at all uncertain about a product then please contact our customer service team before purchase.
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes by Rocky
Nose
Complex nose of smoke, liquorice, vanilla and intense freshly-mown grass,.
Palate
Rich and creamy texture with notes of toffee and caramel (as it seems is the distillery’s signature flavour profile), with leathery notes coming to the fore towards the end.
Finish
A long but subtle finish, with the leather and sweeter notes continuing from the palate.
Comment
A superb all rounder.
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Customer Reviews
(11 Reviews)
This is an affordable exotic whisky. Not too many premium labels make a 25 year anywhere near this price, and the lower price tag doesn’t hint at the superb quality. It is a little bit subdued in flavor. It has the same Smokey flavor more commonly found in Lagavulin products, but it’s less pronounced and doesn’t have that strong, medicinal taste. All in all, this is top shelf all the way. It’s expensive, but it’s actually quite a value.
Excellent drum very smooth the smoky to the degree that I like , will definitely buy this one again
What a beautiful and subtle whisky. I love the unpeated Caol ila releases, so thought I’d try the 25yro core range. It is very different, but still high quality. There is no mistaking the peat straight from uncorking, but it’s not overpowering. There is sweetness, spice, some smoke on the pallet and some power to it. I’ve not unlocked all the more subtle flavours yet, but they are there just below the smoky peat. The finish is so smooth, plenty of peat and some spices again. Reasonably long finish. With regards price, I’ve bought plenty of cheap whisky and regretted every mouthful until it was finished and I’ve bought a reasonable amount of what some would consider higher priced and never thought of the price again after opening the bottle and enjoying it from start to finish. You tell me which is the more expensive pursuit of the two. There is no shortage of money on the planet, but there is a lack of quality. Fill your life with some quality where you can. Your alternative is a frugal life you’re kids and relatives will approve of at your will reading.
Complex fill your mouth and sinus with the earth of time Just excellent value
I have a fairly extensive collection and decided to add the Caol Ila 25 to it since my brother had spoke highly of it. Bottom line I like it a lot! It is very smooth when drunk neat and still has the complexity of the 25 year old scotch. It is somewhat expensive, but one I would recommend for the serious single malt lover to have in their collection to enjoy for yourself and with others.
