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Chieftain's Choice Caol Ila 13 Years Old

Brand Chieftain's Choice
Expression Caol Ila 13 Years Old
Type Scotch Whisky / Single Malt
Age 13 Year Old
Abv 46.00%
Produced at Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Region Islay
Availability UK and Europe
Guide Price £18-£25 (US$30-US$40)
Website http://www.ianmacleod.com

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 61 by Dave Broom and Arthur Motley.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Nose
Fragrant smoke, light tar, wet grass, burning fish boxes. In time there’s Old English marmalade and fish oils and a hint of seaweed.
Palate
Immediate thrust of smoke with lots of oil, leather, plum and a vanilla smoothness. Long layered and balanced.
Finish
Superb length.
Comment
Here we go again...Caol Ila hits the nail on the head yet again.

Arthur Motley

Nose
Youthful and intense with plenty of peat, wet grass and fish oil.
Palate
Dark chocolate and sweet vanilla. Earthy and grassy, with silky, creamy mint. Like peatflavoured bubblegum.
Finish
Earthy.
Comment
Bristling with all those flavour spikes that make the Peat Freaks grin. Like a mint choc chip and peat ice cream.

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