Caol Ila / Unpeated Special Releases, 2007, 8 Years Old

Caol Ila

Unpeated Special Releases, 2007, 8 Years Old

ABV 64.9%
REVIEWED Issue 69

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Specifications

Brand: Caol Ila
Expression: Unpeated Special Releases, 2007, 8 Years Old
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 8 years old
ABV: 64.9%
Country/Region: Scotland / Islay
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Tasting notes

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Zesty. Young. Unripe mango,green with a bacon like note behind,but needs water. Some light grassy notes,green melon,fruit salad,pear,lychee.
Palate: Neat is direct and hot with lemon sherbert/love hearts.Water brings out elderflower and fruit salad.
Finish: Light. Green grassiness.
Comment: A taste of summer in winter.

7.8

Taster Martine Nouet

Nose: Light but spirity.Dry hay.Cut grass.Ahint of angelica.A grainy touch.
Palate: Smooth and sweet. Given the strength,one could expect much more aggressiveness. Pear Williams
Finish: Fizzy and warm,the alcohol shows up.
Comment: On the palate,much more like a fruit spirit (Pear Williams) than like a whisky.A bit grainy on the nose.

7.5

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Caol Ila Distillery, Port Askaig, Isle of Islay , Islay, Scotland

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