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Rare Malts Caol Ila 1977, 20 Years Old

Brand
Rare Malts
Expression
Caol Ila 1977, 20 Years Old
Type
Scotch Whisky / Single Malt
Age
20 Year Old
Vintage
1977
Abv
61.30%
Produced at
Diageo (London W1)
Region
Islay
Availability
Japan, Canada, Caribbean, Duty-free
Guide Price
£41-£70 (US$66-US$113)
Website
http://www.malts.com

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 3 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

Whisky Magazine is the perfect complement to the dram in your glass. Every issue brings you fascinating articles on the art, science and romance of the 'water of life', plus page after page of tasting notes.

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Nose
Powerfully aromatic. Roasted peppers. Olives. Salt.
Palate
Oily, soothing. Roasted peppers, olives, lemon juice.
Finish
Dry, junipery, vine-leaves, stemmy. Intense, expressive.
Comment
A wonderful aperitif. Who would have thought of a Scotch to precede Greek food?

Jim Murray

Nose
Fat, oily and lazilly smoky. Slightly kippery with salt and vanilla.
Palate
Sweet at first then a massive oaky intervention which dries the malt. Peat and dark chocolate.
Finish
Dark chocolate digestive biscuits with a peaty, toasty edge. Some saltiness comes through on the clinging, oily finish. Slightly tired oak spoils the balance.
Comment
A big malt, but carrying little of the magic that sets Port Ellen apart in this group. A stark reminder of what Islay has lost.

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