Berrys' Own Selection
8.1

Berrys' Own Selection

Caol Ila Distillery

1996

ABV 56.8%

Another marine fellow. Straightforward,muscular but not assertive. Invigorating.

Martine Nouet

Specification

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

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

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

Ian Wisniewski

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

8.1
Overall Score

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