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Caol Ila
Whisky: Caol Ila 1998-2009
Serie: Gordon & MacPhail Reserve
Age: 10 years
Type: Single malt
   
Distilled: 11-12-1998
Bottled: 24-06-2009
Cask Type: First Refill Sherry Butt
Cask #: 12877
Bottles: 588
Strength: 58.1%
   
Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
Country: Scotland: Islay
   
 
Date: 30-10-2010
Nose: Brown sugar, faint smoke, a hint of red fruit, bolognaise chips, sweaty toes.
Flavour: Sweet, a little smoky, some sea salt, some wood, red fruit, sourish, spices.
Body: Slightly creamy, slightly dry, stimulating, dynamic.
Comments: I'd let Van Wees select a few more casks if it were up to me.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ +--- ---- (8.25)