Caol Ila Distillery
ABV: 46%
Age: 8 Years Old
Year Bottled: 2017
Style: Single Malt
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Overall
Score
8.0
Nose
A sea breeze carries aromas of lime, desiccated coconuts, pineapples and mango. Peaty, medicinal notes and tarmac keep it in check, with clove and star anise.
Palate
The treats of a five year old: soft ice cream and digestive biscuits with marshmallow and coconut. Tempered by sea salt, medicinal bandages, charcoal and takeaway chopsticks.
Finish
Slightly prickly, as if chopsticks have splintered. Lime water, coconut and peat.
Comment
The winds blow Caribbean tropics to Islay.
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