Caol Ila Connoisseurs Choice 2003 12 Years Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila 2003 GM

Caol Ila

Islay · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
12 years
ABV
46%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caol Ila
Distillation Year
2003
Bottling Year
2015
Cask Types
Refill Sherry Butts

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€66.00(2024-08-27)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Gavin Ellis

Gavin Ellis

May 22, 2026, 04:48:34

Lovely cosy dram 🥃 Bit of smoke, toasted oak, malt sweetness and a wee touch of dried fruit. Feels warm and rounded, with a spicy little kick at the end. Proper easy to sip on a chilly evening, honestly.

Kieran Wilson

Kieran Wilson

May 15, 2026, 09:29:00

Lovely warm dram 🥃 Bit of toffee, soft oak and a wee smoky edge. Feels mellow, slightly fruity, then dries out nicely with a gentle peppery finish. Quite cosy, really.

Keith Richards

Keith Richards

May 12, 2026, 22:21:45

Right, so this whisky's got a proper smoky vibe, like a campfire on a chilly night. 🔥 Taste-wise, it's a bit spicy with some sweet honey notes – makes ya think of autumn walks. 🍯 Finish is smooth, but a tad dry. Smokey aftertaste lingers, innit? Sometimes I get a hint of fruit, maybe apples? A nice all-rounder, no complaints 'ere. 😊

Sarah Wood

Sarah Wood

May 8, 2026, 09:41:13

Hmm, smoky init? Like a bonfire in the distance. Then some honey comes through, sweet. 👃 Malty, a bit of fruit maybe? Apples or summink. Nice long finish, spicy! 😊 Tastes proper autumnal, that. Wonder if it’s got sherry cask notes… the vanillery one? Yeah.

Caroline Clark

Caroline Clark

May 4, 2026, 06:11:14

Aight, so this dram’s got that proper smokiness right, like bonfire embers on a damp night. 🌲🔥 A bit of honey sweetness creeping through, maybe some dark chocolate or toffee on the back end. The finish is... well, it lingers, ya know? Sorta woody and warm, with a whisper of spice. Not too harsh, just kinda cozy. ☕️😌 Fels pretty balanced tbh. No one note jumps out and smacks ya. Just nice.

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