Scotch Malt Whisky Society Caol Ila 7 Years Old, 53.50

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 18 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson 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 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.