Master of Malt / Caol Ila, 30 Years Old

Master of Malt

Caol Ila, 30 Years Old

ABV 57.4%
REVIEWED Issue 95

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Specifications

Brand: Single Cask Series, Caol Ila, Master of Malt
Expression: Caol Ila, 30 Years Old
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 30 years old
ABV: 57.4%
Country/Region: Scotland / Islay
Bottling type: Independent Bottling

Tasting notes

Taster Rob Allanson

Nose: Big nose. Fresh peeled oranges and lemon zest. Quite malty as well but there is an underlying sweetness too.
Palate: Initially seems dry and fresh and mouth coating with that malt loaf texture coating the mouth.
Finish: Dries the mouth. Moreish.
Comment: Packs a lot of punch and is a good conversational whisky.

8.2

Taster Martine Nouet

Nose: Intense. Tangy. Dried fruit and cereals. Pear drop. Quite sharp for its age. With water, honey.
Palate: Oily. Crisp and dry. With a fizzy feel. The alcohol bite is tempered by a thick texture which coats the tongue. Malty character.
Finish: Dry, spicy. With some astringency.
Comment: Incredibly crisp and strong for its age. Water mellows the nose but makes the palate more astringent. Lack of balance.

7.5

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

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