Description
NOSE : Unreduced, clean and fresh like wet, salty sand after the tide has receded. Some smoke behind, as from an old bonfire. Adding a little water brings up more freshness.
PALATE : Unreduced, sweet and salty with a balancing acidity, and fresh as a sea breeze. The trademark clean and smoky character of Caol Ila is here. Appetising. Adding water gives a smoother, softer, sweeter feel, still very maritime, with a nice texture. Sweetly drying overall. Medium bodied, elegant and smooth.
FINISh : Quite short, drying and warming with a little bitterness. Lingering smoky aftertaste.
SUMMARY : An absolutely straightforward, no nonsense Caol Ila. Crisp, assertive, direct, and unmistakeable.
