Caol Ila
8.1

Caol Ila

25 Years Old

ABV 43%

Great nose but a little dry on the tongue.

Dave Broom

Specification

Caol Ila

Brand

25 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

25

Age (Years)

43%

ABV

Scotland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Pleasant smokiness -we're on the bonfire side of things, burning\rcreosoted railway sleepers, spruce logs. Then comes sillage before an\rozone freshness takes charge.

Palate: A nutty start with the smoke in check. You search for sweetness but it's hard\rto detect. Oak grips a little.

Finish: Clean, dry and peppery.

Comment: Great nose but a little dry on the tongue.

Score: 8

Dominic Roskrow

Taster

Nose: Fishy and peaty initially but work with it and there are traces of citrus, and\rchocolate lime candy.

Palate: Surprisingly delicate interplay between citrus fruits, green fruits\rand peat.

Finish: Firm and lingering, with peat coating the mouth.

Comment: Peat enhancing a whisky and not dominating it. Stylish.

Score: 8.2

8.1
Overall Score

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