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Caol Ila 1997-2016
Caol Ila 1999-2015
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: