Caol Ila 1997 GM Connoisseurs Choice - Cask Strength

Caol Ila

WB 90.2 150 оценок 60.7 %vol 25 лет 700

1st Fill exSherry Whiskybase

Бочки созревания/финиша

Выдержка 1st Fill Ex-Sherry Butt · Whiskybase (Cask Type) · № бочки 12495 · 2026-10-25T18:18:14Z WB ↗

Магазинов с предложением: 1 · предложений: 1 · в наличии: 1 · цена: от 349.90 €

S3: собрано индивидуальных оценок 150 из 150 · показан более ранний доказанно полный снимок, новый снимок #18412 неполон

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учтено 40 заметок · текстовых 20 · полный lossless-снимок WB (полнота подтверждена)

Суммаризация отзывов

Отзывы описывают этот Caol Ila как гармоничное сочетание дымного/торфяного характера и влияния шерри, с комплексностью и хорошим балансом. Многие отмечают высокую крепость (60.7%), которая при этом ощущается мягко и не мешает восприятию.

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В текстовых отзывах последовательно подчёркивается сочетание дымного, торфяного и морского характера Caol Ila с шерри-влиянием, которое описывается как дополняющее, а не подавляющее. Нос и вкус часто описывают через морские и дымные ноты (морской воздух, водоросли, йод, солёность, дым костра, копчёное мясо), а также через сладкие и фруктовые оттенки — сухофрукты, карамель, тёмный шоколад, красные ягоды, слива, цитрусовые. Несколько отзывов отдельно отмечают пряные и травянистые ноты, кожу, старую древесину, перец и лакрицу. Финиш в большинстве описаний характеризуется как длинный, тёплый, дымный и часто сливочный или карамельный. Крепость 60.7% упоминается неоднократно: её описывают как ощутимую в первые глотки, но затем смягчающуюся, а некоторые прямо пишут, что она почти не заметна в носу и во рту. Несколько отзывов упоминают, что добавление воды меняет профиль — усиливает кремовость и солёность, но может ослабить фруктовые ноты. Общая оценка в текстах — от «очень хорошо сбалансированного» до «почти идеального», с отдельными замечаниями о слегка пепельном подтоне у одного из авторов. Цена около 250 евро в нескольких отзывах называется высокой, но «почти справедливой» для 2023 года.

собрано 20/40 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB · 2026-10-08T06:58:20Z · источник evidence

ConvalRen Connoisseur 90 07 feb 2024 7:58 am

нос 91 · вкус 89 · финиш 90

kringo86 Expert Senior 91 22 mar 2024 10:19 pm

Wow What a combination of peat and sherry!!

LaddieNerd Connoisseur 89 10 apr 2024 10:26 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	89	Dried fruits, a hint of honey, combined with spicy notes and a little chilli heat.
Вкус	89	Clear notes of chilli and smoked ham. Also dried fruit and nutty notes, as well as spice and old wood with a hint of leathery notes. Also liquorice and dark chocolate.
Финиш	88	Medium length. Chilli, smoke and leathery spices are also present here.

Whisnyx Expert Senior 89 09 apr 2026 3:21 pm

Nicely complex, with good weight and a solid aromatic presence. The Caol Ila character and sherry influence work very well together.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	91	strong medicinal peat, light smoke, lemon, bacon?, salty, dried apricot, caramel, clove, wet wood, a touch of alcohol, dried plum
Вкус	89	starts with a dry astringency, then turns sweet; tannic, intensely spicy, caramel, dried apricot, bacon, clove, wet wood, pepper, umami, dark chocolate
Финиш	88	cinnamon, prickly spice, caramel, bacon, clove, wet wood, medicinal peat, lemon zest, a slight fishy note

zzqfyl Connoisseur 90 24 may 2023 4:21 pm

нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 90

Thermidor Connoisseur 90 16 jun 2023 9:46 pm

What a charming, complex whisky! It may be difficult if not impossible to do better with post-1984 Caol Ila. TL;DR: The best and fastest way to describe this is it's like a big bro to those around 10yo sherry Caol Ilas Signatory released a few years ago, for example cask 316658. The price (around 250€), although decidedly high, seems almost fair in the whisky world of 2023 where I can find Caol Ila 25yo OB going for 245€ in a tax free. I bought a second bottle for the future after just a few glasses from the first one.

SPRINGKAN Expert Junior 89 11 sep 2023 4:36 am

нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

riegerjonas Expert Senior 91 06 may 2024 8:11 am

2024-05-05 some water is good for him

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	89	intense smoky, caramel, slightly plummy, cedar wood, herbs, some vanilla
Вкус	92	creamy, smoky, wood briquettes, barbecue smoke
Финиш	91	long-lasting smoky, slightly malty sweetness

butt Connoisseur 91 22 dec 2023 11:32 pm

нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 92

Glen Valley Expert Junior 91 22 dec 2023 11:46 pm

Insane exit. The contents of the St. Bernard barrel during mountain rescue. Peppery. Jägermeister, aniseed. Always getting better. Incredibly good nose. Herbal after a while. Lots of power, warm, balanced finish. Stay long. The nose doesn't tell you much. Christmas tasting 2023, The Whisky Five)

dapoinbua Connoisseur 90 24 mar 2024 12:24 pm

TonyKa Expert Senior 92 04 mar 2025 10:38 pm

The best Sherry Caol Ila I've ever had in my glass! Sherry, oak, peat, smooth alcohol, everything in great harmony at a reasonable price

нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 92

DramSlayer Connoisseur 89 16 jun 2023 8:54 pm

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

Will_iam Connoisseur 91 24 nov 2023 8:03 pm

I let it breathe in the jar for 40 minutes because I found it a bit closed at first. I took a slightly larger dram at around 50ml. That was a good decision because it wasn't until the third sip that I was able to really feel and describe the whisky. I think it builds from the nose to the taste to the crowning finish. I find that very exciting and have never felt that way before. It makes you want to try it again soon because it is totally exciting.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	90	Walk on the beach, sea breeze and seaweed. Then pleasantly integrated smoke. Crust from Sunday roast. Fruity in the direction of citrus fruits.
Вкус	91	First creamy, then suddenly the pressure comes from the 60.7%. It feels sharp but then subsides. Now the smoke comes and it tastes well integrated. This is smoke from the campfire. There is also dark chocolate.
Финиш	92	The finish is my favorite. Long, creamy and completely mouth-filling. There is also clearly caramel in the interaction with the smoke. At the end you will be left with salty caramel.

marsatwar123 Expert Junior 89 15 apr 2024 5:05 pm

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

Kirei_kr Expert Senior 90 13 mar 2025 5:42 am

*This review was originally written in Korean and translated through ChatGPT. There may be translation errors.*

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	89	Nose: Smoky, seaweed, salt, tangerine peel, berries, newspaper (slightly), vanilla The peat is strong but feels calm and weighted. The smoky, seaweed, and salty notes appear in that order, evoking the sensation of ocean air. A subtle citrus sweetness, reminiscent of tangerine peel, blends in. Hints of berries add a slight fruitiness. A faint, slightly musty newspaper-like note lingers in the background. Vanilla provides a soft, sweet undertone.
Вкус	92	Palate: Smoky, burnt grass smoke, berries, raisins, milk chocolate, pepper, citrus The dominant flavors are deep smokiness and the sensation of inhaling burnt grass smoke. Despite its high ABV of 60.7%, the texture is incredibly smooth and creamy. Sweet notes of berries and raisins emerge, adding richness. Chocolate and caramel combine with the creamy texture, evoking the taste of milk chocolate. The concentrated sweetness contrasts with the subtle sweetness detected on the nose. A slight saltiness blends in, reminiscent of salted caramel. Pepper is present but not overpowering. A touch of citrus adds brightness to the profile.
Финиш	89	Finish: Smoky, fruity, brown sugar, wood, pepper, caramel The finish follows seamlessly from the palate and, due to the peat, lasts quite long. A strong smoky note emerges first but quickly fades. Sweet notes of fruit and brown sugar come through next. A mild bitterness from wood and a touch of peppery spice add depth. Finally, the finish rounds off with caramel and a hint of dark chocolate, alongside a lingering but subtle smokiness.

LeChiffre Connoisseur 91 19 may 2023 7:15 pm

Great Caol Ila, where the sherry cask has a complementary effect, not overpowering. The price of around 250 euros can (unfortunately) almost be described as fair for 2023.

MyLastChance Connoisseur 90 23 may 2023 8:34 pm

нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

PanAroma0815 Expert Senior 92 17 jul 2023 10:24 pm

нос 93 · вкус 92 · финиш 91

Floor2496 Expert Junior 90 11 apr 2026 9:11 pm

нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 90

BadSwat Expert Junior 92 17 may 2023 10:32 pm

Compared to Caol Ila GM 96 (215650), this whisky is fruitier (raspberry cream/berries) on the nose. Big class. In terms of taste, it is an absolute powerhouse. The 60% spread brutally on the tongue: dryness, slight sweetness, peat, tears. A whisky that can still be felt after brushing your teeth. With water, the nose becomes creamier and softer. Unfortunately, the charming and perfume-like berries are lost. In the taste, the strong dryness and the intense wood are tamed and more fruit and a lot of salt are revealed. Everything in the background is reminiscent of pastries (raspberry cake and pretzel sticks). On the other hand, the Caol Ila GM 96 (215650) differs mainly in its cold ash/smoke structure, paired with the rather fresher sweetness. In the mouth, the whisky is smoother without water and appears more mature. A whisky for cold rainy days. My wife's favourite. More of a contender for summer evenings, this Caol Ila is my winner. Both bottlings require attention, time and rest. A quick tasting does not do justice to whiskys of this quality. I bought two bottles for €250 each and for 2023 that feels almost fair. Whisky at a high level.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	93	A dream. Reminiscent of a late summer fruit basket by the sea.
Вкус	90	With water and some time: 91-92.
Финиш	92	Long and intense. Wonderful!

Prof_Dr_John Connoisseur 91 24 may 2023 8:04 am

Very well described by BadSwat!

нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 91

Sweetspot Connoisseur 92 25 may 2023 10:40 am

very similar to Caol Ila 1996 cask 16074 on the first tasting session more details to come. again a great cask, well done GM rrp around 260 euro

нос 92 · вкус 92 · финиш 91

Sapfiwhisky Expert Senior 90 14 sep 2024 8:00 am

salsutherland Expert Senior 91 19 dec 2023 1:31 am

Maggi75 Member Senior 92 09 mar 2024 8:18 pm

A fantastic Caol Ila! Beautiful nose and taste a perfection of smoke and sherry.

pianoman Connoisseur 91 07 apr 2024 9:14 pm

fradin11 Connoisseur 90 22 sep 2025 11:13 am

нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 90

WiltChamberlain Connoisseur 90 12 may 2023 6:05 am

нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

morningside1000 Expert Senior — 01 nov 2023 2:22 am

Tasted on Fri 27th Oct 2023 as part of an East Coast Whisky ‘Ultimate Caol Ila’ 13-dram vertical (https://www.eastcoastwhisky.com). Colour: Dark browny gold.

gallfux Connoisseur — 15 apr 2024 12:55 am

A really tasty whisky. I just don't like the slightly ashy undertone. Otherwise a nice Caol Ila.

Scottchy Member Senior 92 01 dec 2024 4:25 pm

A wonderful Caol Ila that seems almost perfect to me. Round and harmonious, rich and complex together with the cold smoke and the slightly mineral note... it has everything I love about Caol Ila. I've drunk it undiluted so far, the 60.7% provides a little fire in the first two sips, but by the third the spiciness fades into the background and the warmth takes over. Smell, taste or finish, which is very long with changing impressions... I can't say in which area the whisky is better... therefore I see it at 92 points in all. This may seem a bit high to some but that's where my love for Caol Ila comes into play.

strobi Member Senior 91 10 may 2023 4:37 pm

Whiskynotes: 91/100 Nose: hey, great! Classic dried meats and tobacco notes with a lovely refreshing hint of menthol. Juicy apples, tart cranberry and raspberry in the background with nice barbecue smoke, herbal oils, citrus peels and a hint of petrol. Whiffs of cold coffee as well. Lovely. Mouth: warm sooty notes with smoked meats and smouldering beach bonfires. Port Ellen? Scorched rosemary, as well as fruitcake, red berries, red apples, plums and oranges. Then also After Eight, caramel notes, black pepper and hints of salt. Roasted almonds and praline too. A great profile. Finish: long, warming, with savoury notes, herbs and smoked meat. When you read tobacco notes, sour berries, chocolate and sooty smoke, then you know I’m in a happy place. This is a lovely Caol Ila from a beautiful sherry cask. Summing up: warmly recommended and easy to find.

Igitor Connoisseur 90 24 mar 2024 1:15 pm

нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90

Glenrothes1973 Connoisseur 92 06 sep 2025 12:20 am

нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 92

Mverhoog Expert Senior 91 22 nov 2025 12:16 am

нос 92 · вкус 91 · финиш 90

Vas Connoisseur 90 01 jun 2023 7:04 am

Very well balanced whisky. Sherry integrated into famous taste of Caol Ila - great combination.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	90	Amazing nose - a lot of sweetness, freshness, at the same time deep notes of smoked bacon, salty, tobacco.
Вкус	90	Full bodied, spicy caramel, fruits and salty
Финиш	91	Bright and long finish, spicy meat, smoke bacon

karlostapa Member Junior — 27 mar 2024 8:21 am

нос 94 · вкус 93 · финиш 95

Porter805 Expert Senior 91 25 may 2024 3:10 pm

нос 92 · вкус 90 · финиш 90

Choas Connoisseur 91 31 oct 2024 11:59 pm

A great malt. The Islay character comes through brilliantly and the over 60% is not really noticeable in the mouth or nose. But the taste and finish is what makes this malt so good. Here you have a great balance of a little cask and a lot of maritime-smoky character with noticeable age and depth. Very good! Worth its RRP of around €250. Great!

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	90	pure - deep, maritime, iodine, ashy, the 60% are barely noticeable, interwoven with it is a berry red fruitiness, the maritime notes are great and the finish is delicate, I think it's good, the peanut comes through, diluted - the iodine peanut part becomes clearer, the sherry recedes strongly,
Вкус	91	pure - maritime in the mouth, then it becomes sweeter, algae-like, extremely full-bodied, delicate plum jam, some wood spice, diluted - maritime af, ashy-algae smoke, intense, peanuts, nice sweetness, caramel, really opens up, so intense, really good
Финиш	91	pure - the taste lasts a long time, changes to creamy in the finish, beautifully maritime, algae-like, ashy, mineral, diluted - ashy-sweet, maritime, just really good and classic Caol Ila, very good

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