Caol Ila 26 Year Old 1975 Signatory Vintage

Another Coal Ila by Signatory Vintage, this time distilled on 20 January 1975, bottled in a classic dumpy on 14 May 2001, making this a 26 Year Old.

The nose is all wet grass, but soon turns sweet on apples, skin included. Wonderful smoky edge. Yeast and lemon juice. With some patience, you will also discover a hint of pineapple cubes. Lovely.

It is quite powerful on the palate. Sturdy smokiness, lots of ashes and peppers, before the citrus kicks in. Even some summer fruit, in fact. Strawberries and sugared lemon peel. Very nice.

The finish is long and surprisingly sweet.

This is the kind of Caol Ila that makes my heart melt.

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