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Whisky Without Compromise |
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Rare Auld Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distilled at
CAOL
ILA DISTILLERY
Location: Isle of Islay, (Port
Askaig, Argyll) Est. 1846 Points of Interest: The Gaelic name means
the "Sound of Islay." A part of Johnnie Walker Swing and Bell's
blends. Owner: UDV (Diageo)
Tasting Notes |
| Bottling: |
Whisky Galore Caol Ila 1990 - 12yo Single Malt Scotch Whisky. |
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| Cask No: |
n/a - 46%. |
| Colour: |
Pale gold. |
| Nose: |
Sea-breeze. Seaweed and & oak. |
| Flavour: |
Oaky creaminess. Rich with smokiness and sweetness. |
| Finish: |
Smoky and salty, very smooth. |
| Comments: |
A very classic Caol Ila. |
| Bottling: |
Whisky Galore Caol Ila 1990 - 12yo Single Malt Scotch Whisky. |
| Cask No: |
13105. |
| Colour: |
Pale gold. |
| Nose: |
Sweet, coal, oranges and smoke. |
| Flavour: |
Big peat smoke, earthy with soft fruit background. |
| Finish: |
Peat smoke, wet ash, keeps developing. |
| Comments: |
A big Caol Ila - Stunning! |
| Bottling: |
Whisky Galore Caol Ila 1992 - 12yo Single Malt Scotch Whisky. |
| Cask No: |
n/a - 46%. |
| Colour: |
Pale gold. |
| Nose: |
Medicinal, smoke - wet smoke, hint of lemon. |
| Flavour: |
Dry ash, creamy and coastal. |
| Finish: |
Long lasting citrus fruits a peat smoke. |
| Comments: |
A smoky Islay, but yet so much more. |
| Bottling: |
Whisky Galore Caol Ila Sherry Cask 1992 - 12yo Single Malt Scotch Whisky. |
| Cask No: |
n/a - 46%. |
| Colour: |
Rich Mahogany. |
| Nose: |
Intense interplay of smoke and sherry. |
| Flavour: |
A big smokiness lurks behind the initial rich sherry flavours. |
| Finish: |
Long, very long the smokiness continues to develop along with dried fruits and even some citrusy notes. |
| Comments: |
Sherry and Peat - what a combination when it works, and this definitely works! |
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