CL1 Elements of Islay Speciality Drinks

Caol Ila 24 Year Old 1976 Signatory Vintage

For the 25th anniversary of the German company Dieter Kirsch Import, Signatory bottled this Caol Ila from 1976. Put to sleep on 29 September 1976 and bottled on 23rd January 2001, it is a 24 Year Old. Ho, this is mighty fruity! The typical maritime elements are there, with even a hint of tar, but remain way in the back to allow the fruit to grab...

Score 86/100

Caol Ila Connoisseurs Choice 1996

Nose: Light , fresh , coastal Taste: Light , peaty , citrus with sea salt and black pepper , turning sweet with tingling smoke Finish: Lemon pepper zest returns , short to medium , smoke whafting, Crisp A light Islay malt , zesty and fresh , I like this more than that the standard 12 year old expression

Score 87/100

Caol Ila Gordon & Macphail Private Reserve Caol Ila 2001 Hermitage

Gordon & Macphail "Private reserve series", this is standard peated Caol Ila distilled in 2001 matured in bourbon casks and finished in Hermitage wine casks (Syrah). It seems that there are a few hermitage finished whisky in this series. I'm unsure if the particular whiskies are chose as ideal partners to the type of casks or if it...

Score 90/100

Caol Ila 22 Year Old 1991 Cadenhead

Cadenhead is one of Scotland’s oldest bottlers, founded by William Cadenhead in 1842. It has been in the hands of the Mitchell family, who also own Springbank and Glengyle, for over 40 years. A couple of years ago, they launched the Black Label series, which included this 22 years old Caol Ila, bottled at drinking strength. The nose starts fairly...

Score 85/100