Comments on: Comparing Caol Ila 12 and 18 http://scotchhobbyist.com/2009/05/30/comparing-caol-ila-12-and-18/ Learning about the wonderful world of whisk(e)y and sharing the journey. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:54:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Scotch Hobbyist http://scotchhobbyist.com/2009/05/30/comparing-caol-ila-12-and-18/#comment-1308 Wed, 05 May 2010 04:59:11 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=548#comment-1308 Thanks for the update, Gal! I’ve come to like the 18 year better than I did at first, but only when I drink it on its own. It doesn’t do as well if I drink it side-by-side with the 12 year. Kind of like drinking Ardbeg ANB and Ardbeg 10.

What did you think of the CS?

]]> By: gal http://scotchhobbyist.com/2009/05/30/comparing-caol-ila-12-and-18/#comment-1304 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:05:22 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=548#comment-1304 hey jeff
doing the same 12,18,CS comparison now with my new CI sample kit.
i agree. the 12 is better and offers more OOMPH then the 18. i was kind disappointed by the 18 expecting so much of it.
now i am going to sample the CS…. ;)

nighty!

]]> By: Scotch Hobbyist http://scotchhobbyist.com/2009/05/30/comparing-caol-ila-12-and-18/#comment-1144 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:22:23 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=548#comment-1144 Hmm, I like that “clean and lean” Ardbeg comment. That’s a very good way of describing it. I really like Ardbeg as well, but there is a bit of Anise/licorice that I could do without. Like you say, the Caol Ila 12 is a bit more simple, but I like everything that it has to offer!

I agree with you very much on Lagavulin 16 and HP 18, two of my highest rated whiskies.

I do like Glenfarclas 17 quite a bit as well, though. In fact, after being underwhelmed by Glenfarclas 10 and 21, I was surprised by just how much I enjoyed the 17 year. I like it in the same way I like a good Cognac…great as a “dessert” whisky.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the CI 12!

Jeff

]]> By: Yamazaki http://scotchhobbyist.com/2009/05/30/comparing-caol-ila-12-and-18/#comment-1140 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:37:16 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=548#comment-1140 I purchased a bottle of Cao Ila 12 a few days ago. Since then, I have spent a quite bit of quality time with it. :-) At about $55 here (Oregon), it is a solid pick. A very good value.

It is not that complex. But to me, it is “clean and lean” Ardbeg. It has some spice. And there is something very nice in the aftertaste, just right before it fades away…. I can’t put my finger on it. But that aftertaste brings me back to it over and over again.

Do I like it as much as Lagavulin 16? No. But still very good. In the same league as Ardbeg 10. I am pretty happy with it.

Full disclosure:

My favorite: Lagavulin 16 and Highland Park 18
Not my cup of tea: Glenfarclas 17.

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