The Wee Dram Caol Ila 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 51 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Elegant smoke masks a youthful, cleansing acidity, and belies a fresh sweetness. Palate Light and crisp. Above a cereal base, lemony smoke cleans without compromise. Finish Simple and refreshing – yet nothing is missing. Confident. Comment I like this young man: he’s showered and shaved, suited and booted, and off for a night on the town.

Dave Broom Nose Smoky and intense. Good delivery of sweet peat smoke. Balanced, subtle and rounded. A fleshy smoked fish, olive oil, vegetal. Good breadth of flavour. Intriguing. Hint of coconut. Palate Very smoky start, then medicinal notes, then macaroon with a floral sweetness underpinning it. Lightly oily texture. Finish Long, smoky, peppered mackerel. Comment More expressive than the other peated one. Very good.