Old Malt Cask
7.8

Old Malt Cask

Caol Ila Distillery

1979, 30 Years Old

ABV 50%

A refreshing and straightforward dram. Light and lively.

Martin Moodie

Specification

Douglas Laing

Old Malt Cask

Brand

1979, 30 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

30

Age (Years)

2010

Year of Bottling

50%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martin Moodie

Taster

Nose: Fragrant. Fresh lemon juice. Then a distant smoky note mingling with a phenolic touch. Burnt tyre and a bonfire the day after.

Palate: Crisp and dry. More smoke than on the nose. Citrussy flavours with a honeyed touch. Getting drier and spicier.

Finish: Dry, spicy with a soft cereal aftertaste.

Comment: A refreshing and straightforward dram. Light and lively.

Score: 7.6

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Refined. Hints of citrus and a thin veil of smoke. This is more doused wood fire than full on peat.

Palate: The smoke becomes more prominent and is more smoked salmon that the nose. There is a sweet savoury element here too.

Finish: Short and swift.

Comment: Another good restorative for this seasonal weather.

Score: 8

7.8
Overall Score

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