Signatory Caol Ila 1991, Port Wood

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 26 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Soft fruit. Brambles. Juniper, sea air. Palate At first the port seems to have sweetened the spirit, and accentuated its estery fruitiness. Then Caol Ila comes through: sandy, dry, junipery. Finish A nice, lively touch of appetising bitterness. Comment I would like to try this with lamb.

Dave Broom Nose Pale onion skin colour. Clean smooth peatiness. If you could smoke strawberries they’d smell like this. Palate An interesting mix of pastille-like red fruits/cherry with subtle smoke. A sweet centre with the peat wrapped around. Finish Sweet, winey, then dry smoke. Comment It’s a weird one but everything is in balance. Worth a shot.