Caol Ila 1989 CA Original Collection

Category	SINGLE MALT
Distillery	Caol Ila
Bottler	Cadenhead's (CA)
Bottling Series	Original Collection
Vintage	1989
Bottled Year	2000
Age	9년
Cask Type	Bourbon Barrel
Cask Number	-
Bottles Released	288
ABV	46.0%
Volume	700 ml
Label	-
Country	Scotland
Region	Islay

Flavor Profile

Vanilla

Oaky

Sweet

Smoky

Fruity

Honey

Creamy

Maritime

Citrus

Spicy

Dried Fruit

Peaty

Floral

Nutty

Chocolate

Herbal

Tasting Notes

Colour

gold

air Nose

punchy, really candied, as if the peat was encapsulated in bitter oranges and ginger. Loads of caraway as well. No strawberries or blackcurrants so far. With water: here come the flowers (peonies, lilies) and Bowmore’s classic ‘coastal peatiness’. Still no straight winey fruitiness and that’s good news. Certainly not first fill Port! Much, much nicer with water

restaurant Palate

hot and pungent, but the profile is very nice. Peat, pepper and Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit bubblegum. Water is obligatory. With water: almost classic Bowmore now, with notes of violet sweets that may come either from the spirit or from the Port. Or from both. Blackberry jam, mild peat and soft spices

timer Finish

long, on pepper and Juicy Fruit again

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