Caol Ila 1983 27 Year Old Cask #5284 Signatory

Caol Ila 12 Year Old

Nose: A bit of an oxymoron to start things off... burnt leaves and fresh sea air. Wet stone. White pepper. Parsley. Faint aniseed and just a hint of dried orange rind. A very fresh, savory nose. Taste: Fresh, light, measured arrival--deceivingly measured. The first second could fool you into thinking this wasn't whisky. Could disappoint those who...

Score 92/100

Caol Ila 12 Year Old

On the nose, the peat is noticeable, but sidesteps for the barley. Sea salt develops when the whisky opens up. The taste buds are greeted with a warm oaky, saltiness, which turns a little sour. Breathing in and out with the whisky in your mouth brings out subtle hints of marshmallow. Fresh seaweed follows. Rather an interesting dram, as it changes...

Score 90/100

Caol Ila 27 Year Old for QV.ID

The last Caol Ila this week is the oldest: 27 years. It was distilled in 1983 and bottled by QV.ID, a Belgian retailer, in 2010. It matured on a refill sherry cask. The color and viscosity are enticing. Oh, my, that nose… peat and brine are definitely present, but remain quiet in a dark corner of the stage, conceding the footlights to a whole...

Score 90/100

Caol Ila 12 Year Old

nose: Usual Islay nute peat, smoke , fruits, apples,seasalt,less intense than 16yo lagavulin,very well balanced, perfect proportion,inspiring and with a hint of mistery. palate:lots of fruits, orange zest ,honey, oak lots of oak, chocolate after a minute or so,greatest whisky ever tasted by me look into my cabinet to see what I've got than you...

Score 90/100