Caol Ila Distillery
ABV 50%
A refreshing and straightforward dram. Light and lively.
Martin Moodie
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
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
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
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