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Caol Ila
Whisky: Caol Ila 8 year old unpeated
Age: 8 years
Type: Single malt
   
Distilled: 1997
Bottled: 2006
Bottles: 12990
Strength: 59.8%
   
Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery
Country: Scotland: Islay
   
 
Date: 12-06-2010
Nose: Buttery, warm, fresh, some herbs, slightly grassy.
Flavour: Butter, flour, alcohol, spices, faint smoke.
Body: Smooth, slightly dry, alcohol in the back of your throat.
Comments: Holds up quite well despite it's age and amount of alcohol. Still lacks in the character department though.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++-- ---- ---- ---- (6.5)