Caol Ila 2008 WhMc
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Caol Ila |
| Bottler | Whisky Merchants (WhMc) |
| Bottling Series | - |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Bottled Year | 2021 |
| Age | 13년 |
| Cask Type | Refill Hogshead |
| Cask Number | 314778 |
| Bottles Released | 78 |
| ABV | 60.3% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Islay |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour
gold
air Nose
fully Caol Ila, with little sherry in the way, only a few fresh walnuts perhaps, at least when not diluted. I even seem to detect pickled samphires, beyond the fresh smoky goodness, the very tiny touches of rubber, and the usual oysters. A little mocha as well – is that the oloroso? With water: one of the purest PXed Caol Ilas I've tried in recent months, complete with new Pirellis (or any other brand), salty fino rather than PX and oloroso, a whiff of mustard and horseradish, and then even more 'fino'. Which, naturally, we always adore at WF HQ
restaurant Palate
very salty, very lemony, very briney, very good. A little chilli, even sriracha in the background, but that may also be the very high strength. 'Bordering oliveness'. With water: back to classic oysters, clams, seaweed, ashes, lemons and green apples. Zests and peels as well
timer Finish
very long, wonderfully 'green', salty, ashy, etc. etc. etc. Chilli, bark and leaves in the aftertaste. And fino
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