Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection
8.5

Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection

Caol Ila Distillery

1988, Cognac Finish

ABV 40%

A much truer translation of Caol Ila.

Jim Murray

Specification

Private Collection

Gordon & MacPhail

Brand

1988, Cognac Finish

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Jim Murray

Taster

Nose: Bolder peat. Sweet enticing.

Palate: Sweet and chewy malt and then an eruption of peat and spice.

Finish: Long and lingering, a simplistic, entirely uncluttered infusion of malt and peat.

Comment: A much truer translation of Caol Ila.

Score: 8.5

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Junipery, but less robustly peaty.

Palate: Much sweeter. Creamy. Oily.

Finish: Juniper and sea-salt in a savoury struggle against gingerbread and quince.

Comment: All the action is in that finish. A clear points victory for the whisky, with brandy going the distance.

Score: 8.5

8.5
Overall Score

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