Signatory Caol Ila 1989, Cask Strength Tasting notes and reviews
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Signatory Caol Ila 1989, Cask Strength
- Brand
- Signatory
- Expression
- Caol Ila 1989, Cask Strength
- Type
- Scotch Whisky ~ Single Malt
- Abv
- 58.30%
- Vintage
- 1989
- Produced at
- Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd. ~ Caol Ila Distillery
- Region
- Islay
- Availability
- Limited worldwide
- Website
- www.edradour.co.uk
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Michael Jackson
80- Nose
- Smoky, with hints of oak and sherry.
- Palate
- Syrupy, surprisingly sweet and nutty, with very late development of appetisingly grassy, peaty, smokiness, slight seaweed and saltiness.
- Finish
- Long and warming.
- Comment
- The more typical of the two 1989 versions. For me, classic Caol Ila, with a touch of peat, noses ahead of the fruitier, more sensuous, expression.
Dave Broom
85- Nose
- Elegant, powerful and muscular. Stewed pear, cream and dried peel/orange marmalade. Great energy. All the phenolics come from the end of the pier.
- Palate
- Big and chewy, the smoke acting as a counterpoint to maritime/medicinal notes. Heather perfumed smoke and rich fruit in perfect balance.
- Finish
- Long and smoky, a touch of Germolene, then almond/cream.
- Comment
- The biggest and the most complex.
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