Caol Ila Distillery
ABV 53.8%
Caol Ila, but with all the smoke machine turned off.
Dave Broom
Duncan Taylor
Rare Auld
Brand
Duncan Taylor
Bottler
1981, 27 Years Old, C2932
Expression
Single Malt
Type
27
Age (Years)
2008
Year of Bottling
53.8%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Clean and sweet oak with a little hint of juniper and lychee, almond as well. Light smoke in the background. Oilskins. Light syrup. Needs a time to open.
Palate: Very clean and sweet with light grip of oak then these light fruits. Zesty, light strawberry, falls a little to the back moving into light smoke, wet rock.
Finish: Chinese green tea. Orchid.
Comment: Caol Ila, but with all the smoke machine turned off.
Score: 8.1
Taster
Nose: Tangy at first. Fruit notes soothe the biting edge, wrapped in a discrete veil of smoke. A hint of candyfloss. More to come as times goes.
Palate: Sweet at first. Very refreshing. Quite thick texture. Then the alcohol bite teases the tongue. Lots of mint and liquorice. Spices swirl up in a pleasant way. A distant smokey flavour.
Finish: Dry, slightly bitter with a oaky tone.
Comment: A well knitted whisky. I would have liked a more delicate oaky frame though.
Score: 7.6
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