Tasting Notes
Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.
Caol Ila 15 (2016 Release)
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Type: Single Malt
Bottler: Distiller
ABV: 61.5%
Score: 93 Points
This is the annual unpeated edition of Caol Ila in the 2016 Diageo Special Releases series, and the nose has notes of straw, freshly-cut grass, pine needles, a hint of lemon zest, and a slight whiff of campfire smoke. The taste has spicy notes of cinnamon and white pepper balanced by toffee and a hint of lemon zest, and you’ll want to add some water to this one – it opens up nicely and amps up the citrusy tartness with a touch of dark chocolate. The finish is long and aromatic with touches of black pepper and lightly-roasted coffee beans (think a Starbucks blonde roast). (January, 2o19)
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