Caol Ila 1989 CA Authentic Collection

Category	SINGLE MALT
Distillery	Caol Ila
Bottler	Cadenhead's (CA)
Bottling Series	Authentic Collection
Vintage	1989
Bottled Year	2002
Age	11년
Cask Type	Bourbon Barrel
Cask Number	-
Bottles Released	216
ABV	58.0%
Volume	700 ml
Label	-
Country	Scotland
Region	Islay

Flavor Profile

Smoky

Peaty

Oaky

Spicy

Maritime

Sweet

Vanilla

Creamy

Nutty

Honey

Herbal

Dried Fruit

Fruity

Floral

Citrus

Chocolate

Tasting Notes

Colour

pale white wine

air Nose

it's a bit more rustic than the 1997s, but it's also younger. Grapefruit liqueur, Szechuan pepper, more paraffin than in the others, a touch of white vinegar, lemon juice, perhaps a hint of fresh Gruyère cheese, a very subtle ammonia note... With water: the low tide sea, mussels, oysters, and white wine... Chalk and sourdough in the background

restaurant Palate

grapefruit and paraffin dominate, but those acetic and fermentary notes are still there. We could perhaps pour this Caol Ila into a fondue, instead of kirsch. Oh, there's even a bit of garlic. With water: candied citrus takes control, immediately followed by that very maritime peat that we know well

timer Finish

long and citrusy. Salt as well, of course, while the fermentary and even bacterial notes have disappeared. A touch of white pepper at the very end

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