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Caol Ila
Whisky: Caol Ila 1997-2015 'Cobbler's Hearth'
Age: 17 years
Type: Single malt
   
Distilled: 1997
Bottled: 2015
Cask Type: Hogshead
Bottles: 340
Strength: 46%
   
Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery
Bottler: Wemyss Malts
Country: Scotland: Islay
   
 
Date: 13-11-2015
Nose: Light, moor, heather, light citrus, minerals.
Flavour: Light peaty, nougat, light red fruit, some chili, nutty, light pepper, slightly dynamic, elegant lasting finish.
Body: Smooth, beautiful oily, pleasantly stimulating, deliciously warm.
Comments: It's like the older more elegant and more sophisticated brother of the standard 12 year old.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++-- ---- (8.5)
   
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