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Caol Ila 12 Year Old Unpeated

Missing Some Fireworks

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@MaltActivistReview by @MaltActivist

30th Mar 2013

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Caol Ila 12 Year Old Unpeated
  • Nose
    21
  • Taste
    22
  • Finish
    21
  • Balance
    21
  • Overall
    85

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I'm a sucker for anomalies and anything off the beaten path. So it was nice to get my hands on this un-peated Islay and give it a whirl.

The sweet and salty nose is like pouring honey in a bowl of tepid sea water accompanied by a whiff of wood shavings. I expected more from the nose but that was to be it.

The palate is quite a simple serving of lemon tart dusted with black pepper. And again that is it.

The slightly bitter finalé to this expression is, once again, not up to mark.

I expected more from this expression and did not get it. I don't know whether this was a case of my high expectations not being met or it was just an average malt. In either case I was quite upset not to be over the moon.

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