The Whisky Society / 1994 - Whisky Magazine

The Whisky Society

Caol Ila

1994

ABV 57%
REVIEWED Issue 71

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Specifications

Brand: Caol Ila, The Whisky Society
Expression: 1994
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: No Age Statement
ABV: 57%
Country/Region: Scotland / Islay
Bottling type: Independent Bottling
Bottled by: The Whisky Society

Tasting notes

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Clean and slightly austere to start. Then brown crab meat,angelica, oiliness... Becomes more lifted withtime and a splash of water. Lifted and slightly rubbery smoke.
Palate: Peppery start then and oily rich palate. A lovely seamless quality to the taste:soft melon like fruits,lightmartitime notes,gentle smoke, prickles of pepper
Finish: Sweet smoke.
Comment: Balance is the key here and the higher alcohol is not obtrusive.

8.1

Taster Martine Nouet

Nose: An immediate sweet whiff followed by a briny and smoky character. TCP.
Palate: Pungent. Sherbety. Gives a fizzy feel on the tongue.Quite refreshing. Liquorice and mint. The smokelingers,leaving a sooty dust sensation on the tongue.
Finish: Medicinal, liquoriced. A TCP aftertaste.
Comment: A classic Islay. Full of smoke,soot and tar.

7.5

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

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