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12th October 2009 |
 Caol
Ila
10 Year Old
This Caol Ila 10 year old is one of
Diageo's 2009 Special Releases. This
release is a continuation of previous
years Special Releases but this time it
is a 10 year old expression of the
famously unpeated Caol Ila Islay single
malt whisky.
It was distilled in 1998 and aged for 10
years in first fill Bourbon oak casks and
then bottled in 2009 at its natural cask
strength of 65.8% ABV.
It is a limited edition of only
6000 bottles and has a RRP of only £48.
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Caol Ila 10 Year Old Tasting Notes
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Appearance:
Pale gold. Little beading.
Nose:
Great intensity and youthful brio. Very
pure, clean and punchy, with plenty of
alcohol. Green melon, grass clippings
and as the alcohol lifts just a little,
traces of fermenting pear juice. Over
time there’s the sweetness of sherbet,
lime and fresh mint, plus just the
tiniest charred hint of smoke or toast
in the background. Rather than bring out
an older Caol Ila’s “fire in the
hospital” character, water transforms it
into an artist’s studio: a fresh painted
canvas set to dry, with beautiful
vanilla notes. Summery sweetness too;
sugary candy floss and soft fruits.
Body:
Light to medium.
Taste:
A grassy picnic by the sea. Vibrant, hot
and clean with a spring-like abandon:
all flowers, grass and green fruits
(fresh apple). High acidity increases
the mouth-watering impression and there
are notes of lime and even petrol here
too. Water makes it succulent; intense
in character but also fresh and
mouth-cleansing. Sweeter than expected,
as some banana emerges. The balance is
restored by good acidity and saltiness:
there’s no smoke.
Finish:
Warming and gentle with great length.
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tasting notes.
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Diageo Special Releases Availability
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Diageo Special Releases will be on sale in some 15 markets in North America
and Europe, but not all markets will
have all
9 products. Also available in selected
global duty free outlets.
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Releases
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