Miles-Johnson
Caol Ila 18 Year (2017 Special Release)
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
December 20, 2018 (edited May 3, 2019)
Popping the stopper the aroma was quiet.
On the nose I only found a few things but interesting and unique - clover honey, mint, cut hay, wet rocks, and salt.
The Mouth - a quiet buttered prologue steadily boiling into a salty sweet intensity and a rapidly drying mouthfeel. Brine takes over and a cloud of steam smoke and ash appear with a finish of vanilla and some pear aroma and hint of sour apple or lychee.
Truly remarkable although no words will do - favorite dram of they year for me. An instant favorite. Can’t wait to blend this to see what character it will bring to other bottles in my collection!
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