Caol Ila 1979 33 Years Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila 1979 Ram

Caol Ila

Islay · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
33 years
ABV
53.2%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caol Ila
Distillation Year
1979
Bottling Year
2012
Cask Types
Bourbon Hogshead

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€300.00(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Ray Mitchell

Ray Mitchell

May 18, 2026, 06:40:44

Lovely cosy dram 🥃 I get soft fruit, a bit of honey, gentle spice and a wee smoky edge. Feels warm, smooth-ish, with a dry oaky finish that hangs about nicely. Quite comforting, really.

Wendy Matthews

Wendy Matthews

May 15, 2026, 09:18:30

Quite cosy, really. 🥃 I get soft honey, a bit of orange peel, gentle spice, and a wee smoky warmth. Feels smooth, slightly sweet, then turns dry and oaky at the end. Nice for a quiet evening.

Mary Robertson

Mary Robertson

May 12, 2026, 19:10:49

Okay, this dram's a proper smoky one 🔥, but there's a nice touch of honey and some fruity notes in there too. Get a bit of salty seaside air, maybe? Has that lovely warming finish 🥃. Text's a bit mangled but the flavours come through. Found some hints of vanilla and a kind of nutty thing. Definitely a sipper, not a gulpper!

Victoria Wilkinson

Victoria Wilkinson

May 12, 2026, 07:33:03

Oh, this whisky's got a lovely smoky bit, kinda like a bonfire. 😊 There's a hint of sweetness, maybe honey or caramel, but not too much. Quite peaty on the nose, innit? Really enjoy the finish, lasts ages! 🥃 Ps. A bit of fruitiness sneaks in too, apples or pears summet like that.

Frank Palmer

Frank Palmer

May 9, 2026, 06:20:56

Mmm, that first nosin’ is like stickin’ your face in a bonfire 🔥... but then there’s all this sweet stuff underneath. Vanilla and maybe baked apples? Takin’ a sip... oof, it’s proper strong! 🥃 Gettin’ a bit of that peat smoke, but it’s got a kinda honeyed, warm thing goin’ on too. A bit spicy at the back, innit? Long finish, that one. Leaves you with a nice, woody warmth and a hint of something fruity? Like a dried apricot or summat. Quite nice, actually. 👍

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