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Scotch Malt Whisky Society Caol Ila 7 Years Old, 53.50 Tasting notes and reviews

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Scotch Malt Whisky Society Caol Ila 7 Years Old, 53.50

Brand
Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Expression
Caol Ila 7 Years Old, 53.50
Type
Scotch Whisky ~ Single Malt
Age
7 years old
Abv
62.10%
Produced at
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (Scotland) ~ Caol Ila Distillery
Region
Islay
Website
www.smws.com
Availability
Exclusive to SMWS members

Michael Jackson

82
Nose
Vegetal. Green. Or is that suggested by the Chartreuse colour? Or the shade of undiluted real absinthe. A very pretty whisky.
Palate
Light but oily. Fragrant. Junipery, fruity. Peppery. Phenolic.
Finish
Very dry. Reminds me of alder smoke.
Comment
Young and hot. If that sounds flirtatiously sexy, you have the right idea.

Dave Broom

77
Nose
Juicy, smoky with iodine notes. There's sooty chimneys, rock pools, seaweed, crepe bandages and burnt sticks on the beach.
Palate
Slightly bitter with some citric notes which are then given a blanket of peat smoke and iodine.
Finish
Long. Smoky. Medicinal.
Comment
You can see why blenders adore this. For those who like their Islay malts aggressive, zesty and smoky.
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