Caol Ila 2010 SV Cask Strength Collection Cask# 108

WhiskyYoda — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 01:33:19 +0000

today I will have a closer look into this Whisky:

Caol Ila 2010 from Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection Cask# 108

What are my expectations? Well, considering the color, casks, age and ABV I expect this Whisky to be intense fruity with plenty of smoke. I really looking forward to try this one. But first give it some time in the glass to breath. In this case considering the age I will let it breath for at least half hour.
During that time I will have it covered.

Let’s see if it can surprise me and that hopefully in a positive way

Appearance:
Color: dark Mahogany. Semi oily as one can see by the streaks on the glass.

Nose: 87/100 points
Peat, dried dark fruits, citrus fruits, spices, oak, ash, a small campfire where someone burn some plums. The alcohol is present.

Taste: 88/100 points
Sweet peat and a lot of ash, dried res fruits, some dark berries, oak, a bit honey, citrus fruits, Orange peels. Some plums are also here. Getting spicy towards the end with pepper and a bit ginger.

Finish: 87/100 points
Sweet red fruit campfire, some oak and citrus fruits, some vanilla and a few berries covered in honey.

Conclusion:
Very nice Caol Ila. The palate is very complex and delicious. In the nose I find it less complex. But still a very good Whisky.

Overall I give this Whisky: 87/100 WhiskyYoda points

here are some more detailed bottle information:

Brand	Caol Ila	Cask/Batch#	108
Series	Cask Strength Collection	Vintage	2010
Region	Scotland / Islay	Bottled	2022
Bottler	Signatory Vintage	Age	11yo
Type	Single Malt	Non-Cillfiltered	yes
Casks	Refill Hogshead + Sherry Finish	Natural color	yes
ABV	57.3%	Whiskybase ID:	216538

Bottle photo source: Whiskybase.com

Caol Ila – WhiskyYoda’s Whisky Reviews

Caol Ila 2010 SV Cask Strength Collection Cask# 108