The Single Malts of Scotland
8.1

The Single Malts of Scotland

Caol Ila Distillery

Aged 25 Years

ABV 54.7%

Lovely balance. Great everyday dram.

Dave Broom

Specification

The Single Malts of Scotland

Caol Ila

Brand

Aged 25 Years

Expression

Single Malt

Type

25

Age (Years)

54.7%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Fresh and lifted. Smoked fish. Gin like (juniper). Quite fleshy with a gentle grassiness behind marine. With water, wet lobster creels and sea-water soaked rope.

Palate: Slow start with a thread of balancing smoke lying above a mix of oily fruit and lobster shell.

Finish: Gentle smoke drifting away.

Comment: Lovely balance. Great everyday dram.

Score: 7.9

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Peaty. Farm-like. But a farm by the shore. Wet shells .A mineral touch. Sun warmed pebbles. A medicinal hint. A citrussy touch,tangerine maybe.

Palate: Smooth with a welcoming tang behind. A perfect balance with the nose. With a good mix of fruit and\rgrassiness. Refreshing. Gets spicier and spicier.

Finish: Lingering on peppery notes.

Comment: A pleasant outdoor dram. With an enticing delicacy.

Score: 8.3

8.1
Overall Score

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