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Caol Ila 2000 15 Year Old Unpeated Special Releases 2016
70cl / 61.5%
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The Diageo Special Releases 2016 edition of unpeated Caol Ila, yet again shot through with a hint of smoke. It's a mixture of American- and European-oak-matured whisky, adding some richness to Caol Ila's nutty unpeated spirit.
Tasting Notes (1)Flavour Profile
Style
- Body
- Richness
- Smoke
- Sweetness
Character
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Heather
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White Pepper
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Grass
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Dark Chocolate
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Toffee
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Resin
Facts
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Bottler
Distillery Bottling
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Series
Diageo Special Releases 2016
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Age
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Vintage
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Bottling Date
2016
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Country
Scotland
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Region
Islay
Tasting Notes
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Tasting notes by Billy Abbott (TWE)
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Nose
Fruity toffee and pine needles – Christmas stocking treats eaten under the tree. Behind that initial hit are farmy notes, sweet meadow flowers and grass, with a hint of distant smoke sitting at the back. It continues to develop, with lemon and lime zest appearing along with more pine notes and rosy touches.
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Palate
Big and thick, with spiced toffee and pungent leaves – rhubarb leaves (which I know you’re not meant to eat…) and white pepper. It’s concentrated and can take water well, revealing chocolate, more toffee and a mezcal herbaceousness – Serge at WhiskyFun is going to like this one.
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Finish
Simple but lingering, with pepper and dark chocolate.
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Comment
The Caol Ila is usually the entry I consider buying in each year’s Special Releases, and this year is no different – the cask influence is well balanced and the distillery’s spirit character is clearly in evidence. It works well with water as well, making it almost a whisky cordial.
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Customer Reviews
Reviews
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4
Too good to tell anyone else about
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3
Not one of the better Coal Ilas. Nose, burnt oranges, almandine-chocolate note, and sweet and sour. Its almost a waste of time to review because what's next is not the nose. T: w/water, a least 3 teaspoons per 30ml, Vegetal, oranges, cream brûlée finishes medium dry and quick at the end. Nose: fabulous; taste: don't match the nose. I say about 83 should be 82 but the nose.....is well a knob....you know knobs......
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5
Beautiful whisky!! I watched a Ralfy review of Caol Ila 14 unpeated in which he gave it very high marks. I received an email from The Whisky Exchange saying the 15 year old unpeated was on special, so I jumped on it. Boy am I glad I did. At 61.5 abv, it definitely needs water in my opinion. Water adds a faint peat note that is perfect. Along with some grape and green apple notes, it's wonderful on the palate. Thanks to The Whisky Exchange for having this whisky on special. I probably never would've tried if not for that.
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