Caol Ila 1979 TWA
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Caol Ila |
| Bottler | The Whisky Agency (TWA) |
| Bottling Series | - |
| Vintage | 1979 |
| Bottled Year | 2011 |
| Age | 33년 |
| Cask Type | Ex-Bourbon Hogshead |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | - |
| ABV | 53.7% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Islay |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour
pale straw
air Nose
after the rather fruity 1981, this one is rather drier and smokier at first sniffs, we’re more geared toward ‘old garage’ stuff, oils, petrol, greases and tyres. Becomes more coastal then, with maybe anchovies in salt and, well, tinned sardines. Lovely nose. With water: classic lapsang souchong. Oh, I’ll take this opportunity, since I often quote lapsang souchong, to tell you that I perfectly know that LS is NOT for tea geeks ;-). I still like good lapsang souchong!
restaurant Palate
we’re closer to the 1981 on the palate, with pretty much the same lemon, salt and nutty flavours. Smoked oysters, a little eucalyptus. Powerful dram. With water: it’s a greener and leafier version. Many herbs, including bitter ones, then more waxy notes and ashes
timer Finish
long, balanced between the smoke and bitter herbs. Medicinal aftertaste (cough lozenges and such). Oh, and brine