Caol Ila 25 yo

43°

Distillery : Caol Ila - Islay

Bourbon and Sherry Casks

Original Bottling

Core Range

Single Malt

Launched in 2009

Peated around 35 ppm

With this 25-year-old, we discover the pinnacle of Caol Ila's regular range.

Let's Taste It :

Robust smoke, chocolate. It's fruity, sweet, banana, juicy apple, pomegranate, gooseberry. A touch of peat to cement it all together. Slightly peppery palate, woody, caramel, liquorice, pumpkin. Oily. Exotic fruits stand out: mango, maracuja. A long finish, with chocolate and hazelnuts, or could it be puffed rice? Some spices, such as cardamom, cinnamon, saffron. After a few minutes, a zest of lemon and a touch of salt. Crushed chestnuts, heather.

 

In Short, 

It's absolutely delicious, with strong fruit, chocolate and an ounce of peat. You should get hold of a bottle as soon as possible, as long as you can find it at a reasonable price. 

Score : 90

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