Caol Ila Distillery
ABV 56.8%
Another marine fellow. Straightforward,muscular but not assertive. Invigorating.
Martine Nouet
Berrys' Own Selection
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Brand
1996
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2007
Year of Bottling
56.8%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Medicinal. Earthy. Peaty. Fishnets. Olive oil.
Palate: Quite oily. Sweet maltiness hovered by a smoky veil.Sherbety. Drying on spices (cubèbe pepper). Cough\rmedicine (tar losanges).A floral touch.
Finish: Dry,sooty.
Comment: Another marine fellow. Straightforward,muscular but not assertive. Invigorating.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Tar evolves into smokeyness, meanwhile a sequence of fruitcake, honey and crème brûlée step into\rthe spotlight.
Palate: Richness laced with smokeyness that evolves into toastyness,with waves of malty,and creamy sweet vanilla notes, then lemon zest freshness.
Finish: Smokey,creamy, oakey dryness with lemon zest garnish.
Comment: Bold but balanced.
Score: 8.4
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