Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2000 Malts of Scotland for The Whiskyman

Malts of Scotland and The Whiskyman collaborate intensely. After all, The Whiskyman is the importer/representative of Malts of Scotland in Belgium. It comes as no surprise that an exclusive bottling was released. And what a bottling indeed! My favorite Islay whisky: Caol Ila. This 15 Year Old is very pale. A refill hogshead, maybe? This is the 55th Coal Ila that I taste.

I get a truckload of citrus on the nose, with soft ashes, some fish oil and creosote. Then a big dose of vanilla kicks in, as does some sweet fruit. Think young apples and sweet pears. Flints in the background. A hint of candied ginger. A smile touches my lips.

On the palate it is bull’s eye! A serious portion of peat and salt precede a feisty pepper. The ginger and the oak are loud, before making place for the sweet fruit which also comes in large portions. The maritime character makes places for a wonderful sweetness. Good balance too. Does not need water.

The finish is quite long, sweet and spicy.

Great Caol Ila, just the way I like it. Around 90 EUR.

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