Wemyss Vintage Malts
8.8

Wemyss Vintage Malts

Caol Ila Distillery

1984, 24 Years Old, Sea Smoke

ABV 55%

This independent bottler is starting to grab the attention. Again, a stunning Islay malt. Where are they finding the casks?

Dominic Roskrow

Specification

Wemyss Malts

Brand

Wemyss Malts

Bottler

1984, 24 Years Old, Sea Smoke

Expression

Single Malt

Type

24

Age (Years)

2006

Year of Bottling

55%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dominic Roskrow

Taster

Nose: Massive waft of coal smoke,lemon sole with garlic,light citrus,maybe lime all pretty irresistible.

Palate: Doesn't disappoint,rich and full with sooty coal smoke at first and then a delicious burst of blackcurrant and red fruits.

Finish: Fireworks as the fruits and smoke battle it out. Wonderful.

Comment: This independent bottler is starting to grab the attention. Again, a stunning Islay malt. Where are they finding the casks?

Score: 9.2

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Grassy,smoky. Briny. Tar. In time,sweet vanilla notes. Oat biscuits.\rThen an animal note. Leather and horse sweat.

Palate: Crisp,clean. The palate delivers and the nose promises. Superb balance.\rMalt,tar,smoke,mint. Spices tease the tastebuds.

Finish: Long,rich,fresh and spicy.

Comment: A beautiful wintery outdoor dram. Reminiscent of Islay on a dricht (dull)\rday with the warming scent of peat fires.

Score: 8.3

8.8
Overall Score

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