Caol Ila 1999 SMWS 53.174 Sumptuous barbeque on the machair

CategorySINGLE MALT
DistilleryCaol Ila
BottlerThe Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS)
Bottling Series-
Vintage1999
Bottled Year-
Age12년
Cask TypeRefill Ex-Bourbon Hogshead
Cask Number-
Bottles Released-
ABV64.2%
Volume700 ml
Label-
CountryScotland
RegionIslay
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Flavor Profile

Smoky
Peaty
Oaky
Sweet
Creamy
Maritime
Herbal
Honey
Fruity
Spicy
Vanilla
Dried Fruit
Nutty
Citrus
Floral
Chocolate

Tasting Notes

Colour

pale gold

air Nose

just like last year’s edition, this baby isn’t completely void of peat but it’s rather the esters that dominate the whole at first nosing, even bubblegums and touches of varnish. But at this very high strength it’s hard to get very definite aromas so let’s add water right away… With water: the peat strikes again but it’s no ‘smoky peat’, rather the kind of peatiness that you get when visiting a kiln that’s not working. Other than that, quite some apple juice and a little lemon as well as touches of porridge

restaurant Palate

sharp, sweet and ultra-zesty but extremely strong. This is a little hard to swallow ;-)… With water: fresh, zesty and, yes, quite peaty. A lot of walnut and apple skins, then pear drops

timer Finish

long, rather lemony, with a lingering peat. Hints of sultanas

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