Caol Ila 1980 CWC Exclusive Casks
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Caol Ila |
| Bottler | Creative Whisky Company (CWC) |
| Bottling Series | Exclusive Casks |
| Vintage | 1980 |
| Bottled Year | 2009 |
| Age | 28년 |
| Cask Type | Fresh American Oak Barrel Finish |
| Cask Number | 4936 |
| Bottles Released | - |
| ABV | 50.5% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Islay |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour
deep amber
air Nose
this baby starts a little drier than cask #8, rather less on sultanas and prunes and more on leather and roasted chestnuts, with also a little more spices from the wood (cinnamon) and just a slight sourness (mashed strawberries). Other than that it’s brilliant whisky once again. With water: funnily, this one is now rounder and smoother than #8, more on dried fruits, sultanas, other raisins, and then there’s a more distinct woodiness (at the carpenter’s.) A tad less complex and multidimensional but certainly not less enjoyable
restaurant Palate
very strong, let’s not take chances (although we could check that this one seems to be rather oakier and drier than cask #8). With water: indeed, the oak is a little more ‘invading’ but it’s still balanced and beautifully smooth. A strawberry pie topped with honey, spices and vanilla sauce
timer Finish
long, quite beautiful once again, with unexpected mouldy notes that remind us of the best old pu-erh teas. Fantastic