Caol Ila 1990 22 Years Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila 1990 Arc

Caol Ila

Islay · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
22 years
ABV
56.3%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caol Ila
Distillation Year
11.1990
Bottling Year
11.2012
Cask Types
Bourbon Hogshead

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€110.00(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Ray Knight

Ray Knight

May 21, 2026, 17:21:46

Lovely warm dram 🥃 I get soft sherry sweetness, a bit of honey and dried fruit, then gentle oak and spice. Slight smoke at the end, cosy rather than heavy. Nice on a quiet evening.

Bruce Bailey

Bruce Bailey

May 21, 2026, 06:01:53

Warm and a bit spicy, with honey, oak and a wee smoky edge 🥃 Feels cosy, slightly sweet, then dries out nicely at the end. Quite easy to sip.

Helena Martin

Helena Martin

May 19, 2026, 14:22:10

Right, this dram… 👃 First sniff is all campfire embers and a whiff of old leather armchair, but theres a sweet undertow—dried apricots, maybe a drizzle of honey. With a bit of time, I'm getting this lovely malty biscuit note, like digestives dunked in black tea. Sip it… 😌 Oof, thats proper. Silky, coats the mouth. Peat smoke rolls in gentle, not a bonfire more like a hearth. Then the fruitiness arrives—stewed apples, orange peel, a tiny prickle of clove. The oak is present but not shouting, just adds this comfy warmth. A splash of water opens it up: vanilla fudge and a nutty, almost marzipan sweetnes. Finish 🍂 Long, lingering. Smoke, cracked black pepper, a trace of cocoa powder. The sort of finish that makes you stare at the empty glass for a minute, wisps of campfire still there. Definately a sit-by-the-fire sort of whisky, proper cosy. Cheers 🥃

Melissa Chapman

Melissa Chapman

May 13, 2026, 07:51:17

Proper smoky 🔥 and honey notes init. Got a lovely vanilla kick too, with a hint of cinnamon 🍪. A bit of fruitiness there, and a spicy finish that stays with ya. Definitely a complex one, mate. 🥃

Joe Collins

Joe Collins

May 11, 2026, 16:41:31

Blimey, that first sip is like a warm hug on a chilly day. 😋 Rich notes of honey and vanilla, with a hint of oak and smoke. Goes down smooth, but leaves a lovely warmth. Perfect for a quiet night in. Cheers! 🥃

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