Name: Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)
Brand: Caol Ila
Price: 103.90 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) is characterised by Smokey, Medicinal, Oily, Solvent, Fresh Fruit notes. This Caol Ila spent seven or eight years in bourbon barrel before Signatory released it for La Maison du Whisky's Artist series, offering the peppery, sea-spray character of Islay's most approachable expression as part of 311,913 numbered casks.

Question 2

Is Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 70/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) has some sweetness (40/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) is a good step up for beginners with some experience — not the easiest starting point, but very rewarding.

Question 5

Is Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) costs £103.9 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 61.5% ABV, Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)?

Accepted Answer

Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) pairs well with smoked salmon, oysters, dark chocolate, aged cheddar, and chargrilled meats. The smoky, peaty character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the complex peat smoke and full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) similar to Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) and Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 share a similar flavour profile (Smokey, Oily, Fresh Fruit) and are in a similar price range. Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 costs £66.95 vs £103.9 for Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky).

Question 11

Is Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) similar to Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) and Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength share a similar flavour profile (Smokey, Oily, Fresh Fruit) and are in a similar price range. Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength costs £77 vs £103.9 for Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky).

Question 12

How does Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) compare to Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)?

Accepted Answer

Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) and Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Caol Ila 5 Year Old 2008 (cask 311913) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) is bold and smoky, while Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is known for Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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