Caol Ila 1984 VM The Cooper's Choice

CategorySINGLE MALT
DistilleryCaol Ila
BottlerThe Vintage Malt Whisky Co Ltd. (VM)
Bottling Series-
Vintage1984
Bottled Year2008
Age12년
Cask TypeOak Casks
Cask Number-
Bottles Released-
ABV60.1%
Volume700 ml
Label-
CountryScotland
RegionIslay
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Flavor Profile

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

Tasting Notes

Colour

chardonnay

air Nose

immaculate, candle wax, ashes, sea water and shellfish. What’s lacking here, compared to younger vintages, is citrus. On the other hand, there’s plenty of mercurochrome so far. With water: as is often the case with G&M at cask strength, the whisky turns quite cloudy once diluted. The nose becomes gorgeous, fresh paint, mostly

restaurant Palate

this time it’s apples and lemons, plus peppered olives. Rather fatty, and absolutely splendid. With water: fantastic, and still very powerful at around 45% vol., our favourite reduction level. Cough syrup, but the kind that would cure much more than a cold

timer Finish

very long, with a pinch of chilli pepper added to that syrupy mix. Slight camphor in the aftertaste

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