New Release: Caol Ila 1996 18 Year Old Speciality Drinks Masterpieces

This Masterpiece is Caol Ila. Caol Ila CAOL ILA 1996-2014 18yo Speciality Drinks MASTERPIECES 62.2% Hogshead The aroma is vibrant and sharp, with fresh orange, green apple, vanilla, good barley notes, a smoky peat, sea breeze, seafood stock, nuts. Upon drinking, there's a spicy, tingling sensation with citrus, fairly mature barley, smoke, sea elements, and a strong syrupy sweetness. The flavor profile has clear contours and a crisp finish, leaving a clean, refined aftertaste. 【Good/Very Good】 The latest release from Speciality Drinks (Whisky Exchange) in the Masterpieces series is Caol Ila 1996, aged 18 years. This series includes previous releases such as Longmorn 1978, Bowmore 1993, and Clynelish 1996, making this Caol Ila 1996 the fourth installment. Notes of citrus and orange, vanilla, reminiscent of bourbon cask maturation, present a vibrant and sharp aroma. The strong peat characteristic of an Islay malt is complemented by nuances of sea elements and seafood stock. Upon tasting, it delivers a spicy, stimulating mouthfeel typical of high-proof whisky, with pronounced sweetness from citrus and syrup. The flavor profile has clear contours and remarkable crispness, making it a clean and impressive Caol Ila. While not as exceptional as the previous Clynelish, it is a well-balanced and flavorful Caol Ila from the 1990s, with good character. #Caol Ila (CAOL ILA)