Scotland - Islay
Caol Ila - 16 Years Old, Feis Ile 2020, 53.9%
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Caol Ila
Caol Ila 16 Years Old, Feis Ile 2020, 53.9%
Product Details
- Type: Single malt whisky
- Bottled: 2020
- Cask Type: Refill Bourbon, finished in Amoroso-treated hogshead
- Age: 16 Years Old
- Strength: 53.9% vol.
- Content: 700ml
Whiskybase: 88.6 pts (104 votes as at 2021.6.4)
Peat & Sherry combinations have become a major trend in recent years, with many releases seeing increased market value. Since an 8-year-old Sherry-matured Caol Ila won the MMA award, younger Caol Ilas with Sherry influence have gained significant attention. This Feis Ile 2020 16-year-old release follows the same tradition (previous editions were released in 2016, 2017, and 2019).
Amoroso is a sweetened Oloroso, sometimes referred to as 'Cream' (a term originally used for the English market). It is not commonly seen, with the Talisker Distiller's Edition being perhaps the most famous example.
Online tasting note for reference:
Nose:
Some prickle at first and a sweet top note. Water brings up antiseptic notes reminiscent of carbolic soap.
Palate:
At natural strength, rich and thick in texture with an immediately very sweet, powerful taste. The spiciness of stem ginger and deep fruitiness, backed by faint smoke. Good at natural strength and softened with a drop of water, a deliciously sweet and gingery dram.
Finish:
Rich, long and lasting. Leaves a delicious aftertaste.
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