Caol Ila 2008 SMWS 53.433 A marriage made in heaven

CategorySINGLE MALT
DistilleryCaol Ila
BottlerThe Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS)
Bottling Series-
Vintage2008
Bottled Year-
Age13년
Cask TypeRefill Ex-Sherry Hogshead Finish
Cask Number-
Bottles Released-
ABV59.4%
Volume700 ml
Label-
CountryScotland
RegionIslay
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Flavor Profile

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

Tasting Notes

Colour

gold

air Nose

it's ex-first fill but it is a straighter, purer one, more medicinal than others, more on embrocations, bandages, iodine, then fish oils, creosote, mud, raw wool, even wet dogs (we owe you eternally, dogs!)… With water: even more medicinal. Mercurochrome. The 1st fill wood did not kill it

restaurant Palate

absolutely very good, rather resinous, vegetal (oregano), with wee chemical notes (nothing too serious, rather around plastic bags, or rather rubber bands) and a grassy smokiness. With water: well, there's a little more oaky sweetness, which ain't too god in my book, but it's well-behaved vanilla and coconut. Still, too bad…

timer Finish

rather long, a little sweet(ish)

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