Stanzeflasche
88
20 oct 2023 5:49 pm
The finish in wine barrels brings mellowness to the nose, without masking the costal character of the distillery. Shellfish, whelks, scallops and mussels in white wine. Iodine and sea spray in the background. Some stewed fruits, quince, apricots, walnuts, dates. On the palate, it is vinous and fleshy, blackberry syrup, smoked ham, bacon, and long and intense spices, cinnamon, nutmeg. Atomic finish, with paprika and heather, wood, tannins, wine lees, coffee grounds. Orange peel and a pinch of salt. It is rare that the qualities of the Caol Ila distillate are preserved by finishing in wine, port or sherry barrels, which is the case here. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2023/10/caol-ila-2008-house-of-mccallum-vintage.html