Dram of the Day; CAOL ILA SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY 1998 43%

Single Malt Whisky Distilled at the Caol Ila Distillery, Islay region.

Caol Ila Scotch Whisky

Connoisseurs Choice bottled by Gordon & MacPhail.
Distillation Date : December 1998
Bottling Date      : March 2010
Cask Type         : First Fill Sherry Butts.

The colour is  Pale gold with a light body

On the Nose there is sweet cured bacon influences, with a delicate smoky nose. Some fruity notes emerge.

The palate reveals a delicate spice - pepper, a rounded hint of smoke develops. A sweet cured edge is retained with a heavy creaminess

With Water Added there is  more pronounced smoke, with lighter influences of sweet cures, fresh with a hint of citrus fruits.

the palate is now Initially mouth warming, becoming creamy, with a lighter hint of smoke lingering in the background. Smooth and sweet

Finish; Smooth and lingering.

Style; Sweet, smooth and smoky a wonderful aperitif 

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Caol Ila 1996 The Distllers Edition, Moscatel Finished 43% 70cl

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Distilled 1996

Caol Ila Single Malt Scotch Whisky Double Matured Tasting Note..

An extraordinarily stylish and complex double-matured expression of Caol Ila; the Moscatel cask wood not over-evident; richly flavoured yet also drying and finely balanced.

Strength: 43% ABV Distillery Edition
Appearance: Clear gold

Nose: Wonderfully concentrated pure, clean Caol Ila – peaty and medicinal, with rich fruit, spicy and fragrant. With water, the fragrant smokiness comes singing through.

Body: Medium.

Palate: Sweetness and maltiness strike first, then are quickly overwhelmed by peat smoke and intense, clean, crisp flavours. Caol Ila’s signature smoky bonfires are here, and build to quite a size. Overall, drying, in a beautifully balanced, complex, elegant development with cinnamon spice.

Finish: Long, rounded, robust and mulit-layered.

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Caol Ila Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old 46% 1991 70cl Murray McDavid

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.


Just North of the ferry terminal at Port Askaig, lies the Caol Ila Distillery founded by Hector Henderson in 1846.

Regarded as a full bodied, pungent, delightfully smoky whisky has long been a favourite amongst blenders. Caol ila malts are used in Bells and Johnnie Walker Swing.
 

 
Caol Ila Single Malt Scotch Whisky Murray McDavid bottling of 617 Bottles.
Tasting Notes..

Cask Type: Bourbon - Chenin - Yquem.

Ace'd in: Quart de Chaune- Chateau d' Yquem Casks.
Traditional American oak matured but with additional evolution in premium French oak from the Loire’s recherché Quart de Chaume vineyards and exceptional Chateau d’Yquem casks.


Taste Notes: Vanilla, Lemon, Honey, Macadamia nut, Banana, Peat Smoke.


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Caol Ila Single Malt Scotch Whisky Cask Strength 61.6% 70cl

Islay region. North shore.

Caol Ila Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distilling Equipment

Copper domed stainless steel mash tun
8 Canadian Pine washbacks
6 large capacity stills
Matured in American Bourbon Casks

Distillery Edition
In a presentation box.
Caol Ila Single Malt Whisky Cask Strength Tasting note..


It's usual with cask strength malts to add water, but don't add too much. This bottling is surprisingly mellow for the strength.

Strength: 61.6% ABV

Appearance: Very pale straw.

Palate: Strong, clean, assertive in flavour, with a smooth, lightly sweet start.

Finish: A medium length salt/smoky finish.

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Caol Ila Single Malt Scotch Whisky 9 year old Bottling by the Alchemist


Until recently Caol Ila was the preserve of the Independent Bottler. Thankfully
is has now far more exposure.
It is one of the most beguiling of the peated Islay malts and this example is no exception.
Enjoy with a drop of water to bring out the exceptional smoke and oiliness.
Tasting Note:

Pale gold in colour.

Clean and smoky with perfumed vanilla. Slides around the palate releasing citrus and smoked ham.

Medium bodied, rich and mouth filling.

Lingering smoke and oil finish this beautifully complex dram.

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