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Caol Ila 18 Years Old

Brand Caol Ila
Expression 18 Years Old
Type Scotch Whisky / Single Malt
Age 18 Year Old
Abv 43.00%
Produced at Caol Ila Distillery
Region Islay
Launched 1846
Availability UK and selected countries worldwide
Guide Price £26-£40 (US$41-US$65)
Website http://www.malts.com

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 50 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Nose
Grassy and herbal. A faint smoke scent from a distant dying bonfire. Oak covers the peat character and releases sweet herbal notes.
Palate
A smooth, mellow, sweet, malty. Herbal character as announced on the nose.
Finish
Lingering, with a swift smoky come back. And a phenolic touch. Ends on dry ashes.
Comment
Oak seems to have âdigestedâ peat. The smokiness is restrained on nose as well on palate but surprisingly comes back on the finish.

Dave Broom

Nose
Intense with an oyster like freshness, fish in early stages of being smoked, slightly medicinal. In time a note reminiscent of a muggy day in Islay.
Palate
The smoke travels low and fast across the top of the tongue, then the rich, textural oiliness calms it down and mixes it with light fruit.
Finish
Still a mix of oils and dry smoke, then a hint of tinned fruit.
Comment
The peatiness is less âpeatyâ and is more in the area of light phenols. Itâs there though.
 



 

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