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Caol Ila
Whisky: Caol Ila 1979-2012
Age: 33 years
Type: Single malt
   
Distilled: 1979
Bottled: 2012
Cask Type: Refill Hogshead
Bottles: 241
Strength: 53.7%
   
Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery
Bottler: The Whisky Agency
Country: Scotland: Islay
   
 
Date: 23-10-2012
Nose: Slightly rancid, salty, some banana, some wood, a hint of peat, a little hay.
Flavour: Mocha, some citrus, mint, a little peat, salty, wood. Great lasting finish.
Body: Fat, a little dry, round, slightly dynamic.
Comments: It's freshness is a very welcome addition to the delicious core.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ +++- ---- (8.75)