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Caol Ila
Whisky: Caol Ila 1980-2010
Age: 30 years
Type: Single malt
   
Distilled: 15-05-1980
Bottled: 21-05-2010
Cask Type: Hogshead
Cask #: 4685
Bottle #: 249/261
Strength: 52.6%
   
Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery
Bottler: Bladnoch Forum
Country: Scotland: Islay
   
 
Date: 19-11-2011
Nose: Glue, some acetone, apples, a hint of peat, glue, fresh, the beach.
Flavour: Fruity, smooth honey, great white pepper, spices, hint of peat, salty, wood, honey, some sal ammoniac.
Body: Powerful, slightly dry, full, great oily finish.
Comments: Needs a little water for it to come loose, but then it really get's going.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ +++- ---- (8.75)