Caol Ila Distillery
ABV 53.1%
A very engaging dram that needs a quiet night and a wood fire.
Rob Allanson
Berrys' Own Selection
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Brand
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Bottler
1979
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2009
Year of Bottling
53.1%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Shy at first then comes the cigar, coal tar soap and fruit notes. There is a layer of black treacle as well.
Palate: The smoke builds into a sweet fragrant smoke, apple wood.There is sweetness here that sits well with the peat.
Finish: Peat and soft fruit.
Comment: A very engaging dram that needs a quiet night and a wood fire.
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: Intriguingly different. A strange but not unpleasant mix of burnt candy sticks in cardboard box, treacle, and cigarette smoke blown over a glass of blackcurrant cordial.
Palate: Toffee apple in wood smoke. Apple and cherry Sourz and a pleasant peppery spice. Crystal green fruits in a spicy peat wrap.
Finish: Fruit and peat – very appealing.
Comment: Further proof that Caol Ila can blossom in old age.
Score: 8.1
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