The Wee Dram
8.4

The Wee Dram

Caol Ila Distillery

12 Years Old

ABV 40%

More expressive than the other peated one. Very good.

Dave Broom

Specification

The Wee Dram

Caol Ila

Brand

12 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

12

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Smoky and intense. Good delivery of sweet peat smoke. Balanced, subtle and rounded. A fleshy smoked fish, olive oil, vegetal. Good breadth of flavour. Intriguing. Hint of coconut.

Palate: Very smoky start, then medicinal notes, then macaroon with a floral sweetness underpinning it. Lightly oily texture.

Finish: Long, smoky, peppered mackerel.

Comment: More expressive than the other peated one. Very good.

Score: 8

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Elegant smoke masks a youthful, cleansing acidity, and belies a fresh sweetness.

Palate: Light and crisp. Above a cereal base, lemony smoke cleans without compromise.

Finish: Simple and refreshing - yet nothing is missing. Confident.

Comment: I like this young man: he's showered and shaved, suited and booted, and off for a night on the town.

Score: 8.8

8.4
Overall Score

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