The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 2009 11 Years Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila 2009 SMWS 53.332

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
11 years
ABV
58.8%
Volume
25 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caol Ila
Distillation Year
20.02.2009
Bottling Year
2020
Cask Types
Refill Bourbon Hogshead

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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Christopher Wilson

Christopher Wilson

May 22, 2026, 06:01:35

Warm and a bit spicy, with honey, oak and a touch of citrus. Feels cosy, slightly smoky, and nicely mellow by the end 🥃 Pretty easy to sip on a chilly evening.

Laura Gray

Laura Gray

May 18, 2026, 22:30:22

Warm and easy-going, with a bit of honey, oak and gentle spice. Feels cosy on a chilly evening 🥃 Nice wee tingle at the end, not too fussy, just pleasant.

Tom Fox

Tom Fox

May 15, 2026, 09:30:57

Quite cosy on the nose — a bit of honey, oak and dried fruit. Sip feels warm and mellow, with a wee peppery kick 🥃 Finish is soft, slightly smoky, and nicely sweet.

Stacey Morris

Stacey Morris

May 11, 2026, 15:02:49

Proper good, this. Woody notes hit ya first, then a sweet toffee and apple combo. A bit of smoke in the back, nice and smooth. Cinnamon and caramel come through too, feels like a warm hug. 😊 Oaky but not too strong, perfect for a chill evening. Innit?

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

May 8, 2026, 10:30:59

Bloody hell, that first sip hits you with this thick, smoky honey thing. Like licking a fireplace after someone spilled golden syrup on it. 🍯🔥 Then it just... mellows out? All warm and spicy, like your nan's Christmas cake but with less fruit and more charred oak. Bit of a kick at the end though. Makes your tongue tingle. "Oof, that's proper strong" you think, but you still go back for another. Aye, it's got legs alright. The glass smells like a bonfire for hours after.</think>Bloody hell, that first sip is like a campfire in your mouth. Smoky, aye, but underneath there's this sweetness, like burnt toffee. Get a bit of orange peel, too. Makes my eyes water a bit, to be honest. 😅 But then it just… sits there, warming you from the inside. Proper winter drink, that. My hands feel warm holding the glass. Finish is long and peppery. Leaves a taste like licking a leather glove. Weirdly nice, though. 👍

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