Caol Ila 11-year-old HL Ardnahoe Distillery Warehouse No. 1 Tasting
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Caol Ila |
| Bottler | Hunter Laing (HL) |
| Bottling Series | Ardnahoe Distillery Warehouse No. 1 Tasting |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Bottled Year | 2022 |
| Age | 11년 |
| Cask Type | Hogshead/Spanish Sherry Finish |
| Cask Number | 1S/02/04 |
| Bottles Released | - |
| ABV | 58.0% |
| Volume | 100 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Islay |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour
deep gold
air Nose
interesting, this one is really more on hessian, aniseed, herbal cough medicines, jasmine and a rather briny and kippery smokiness. The sherry certainly evolves this blade-like distillate in different direction, one that's earthier, rounder and more 'organic' in style perhaps. With water: herbal, undergrowth, rugged smokiness, black olives, tar and some sooty notes
restaurant Palate
deeply tarry, leathery, herbal, sooty and with many classical meaty notes such as bacon jam and scamp fries - things that you really only find in British pubs I suppose. Indeed, I'm not getting pork scratchings, but this could be the power of suggestion. With water: gets saltier, more coastal and more towards pickling juices, black olives, cured meats, bouillon broth and mustard oil. One of those drams that seems to accrue power and heft with dilution
timer Finish
long, rather peppery, spiced with smoked paprika, more mustardy notes, horseradish and wasabi. Pointedly spicy I'd say
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