Jose-Massu-Espinel
Caol Ila 18 Year
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
February 25, 2020 (edited February 14, 2021)
My scoring system will give this dram a 91 over 100, but it really feels like less. It is a good dram, but i prefer the 12yo one.
Bottled at 43%abv with a pale staw color.
On the nose, the peat is lovely, that "fresh can of tennis balls" or "permanent marker" type of peat. Pepper and champagne. Lovely.
On the palate is nice but kinda boring. There are ashes everywhere, very very soft dram, oranges and cough syrup.
The finish is the best part. Eternal. With a soft spicy mint note.
Overall i give this dram a 91 over 100, buy a sample and decide for yourself. I would buy the 12yo over this one.
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