The Single Malts of Scotland
8.5

The Single Malts of Scotland

Caol Ila Distillery

1991, 16 Years Old

ABV 57.9%

Just one of a great clutch of smoky drams this time around.

Dave Broom

Specification

Speciality Drinks

The Single Malts of Scotland

Brand

Speciality Drinks

Bottler

1991, 16 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

16

Age (Years)

2007

Year of Bottling

57.9%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Once the alcohol flashes off the smoke rushes out along with citrus, freshly cut green grass, oyster shells and a youthful bleachy note.

Palate: Good mix of intense leafy smoke and an oily succulent feel. Melon. Fresh fish. Generous and silky.

Finish: Smoky. Lobster creels.

Comment: Just one of a great clutch of smoky drams this time around.

Score: 8.5

Arthur Motley

Taster

Nose: White/lemon pepper, some cereally sweet oat notes of youth.

Palate: Lemon puff biscuits, vanilla and a leafiness. A chalky smokiness, and maybe like barbecued fish at times.

Finish: A lingering, tingling pepperiness.

Comment: Lively, lip-smacking Islay. More good stuff from Sukhinder and his Whisky Exchange gang.

Score: 8.5

8.5
Overall Score

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