Caol Ila Distillery
ABV 51.7%
Great balance on the palate.
Rob Allanson
Duncan Taylor
The Octave
Brand
1983, 28 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
28
Age (Years)
2011
Year of Bottling
51.7%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Barbeques on a beach, seared scallops, very marine. Coal tar soap comes through as well, warmed tarmac.
Palate: Tropical fruits, oranges and a hint of whipping cream but then the peat smoke rises filling the mouth.
Finish: Drying and peaty.
Comment: Great balance on the palate.
Score: 8.6
Taster
Nose: Scallop shells, rock pools, brine. Some coal notes in time.
Palate: Initially zesty fruit notes and milk chocolate, becoming very smoky, with traces of tar.
Finish: Lingering smoke with the taste of chimneys.
Comment: A bit of an old sea beast!
Score: 8.7
Subscribe to the Whisky Magazine Newsletter to see the latest in all things whisky