Some sources say this is a 12yo, but since there's no such information stated on the bottle, I'll stick with the NAS. Young high strength Islayers are popular as ever before, the likes of Bruichladdich, Laphroaig, Ardbeg and Bowmore seems to be throwing themselves at every chance to deliver a young monster. And Kilchoman, though they have little other options these days. And the IB's are following too. Caol Ila on the other hand, and Lagavulin, seems to be a bit more careful... This at 60.1% my be one of the more extreme Caol Ilas I've tried. The color is pale golden. It smells peaty, gasoline, burnt rubber, ashes, earthy, salty, vinegar. Stellar example of an Islay malt that's not been over-powered by peat in any sense. The taste is peppery, tarry, drying, peaty, a bit too raw and unfocused. Hard to distinguish one nuance from the other, a bit like a Jackson Pollock painting. Lets add a few drops of water. Now it turns sweeter, more vanilla, smoky, ashes, damp smoke, lemon peel. The finish is long and peppery.
A good classic style Caol Ila: 6.5
Next tasting: Amrut Distillery
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