Caol Ila 2001 GM Private Collection

BrandCaol IlaCask#n/a
SeriesPrivate CollectionVintage2001
BottlerGordon & MacPhail (GM)Bottled2015
CasksHermitage Wine Casks FinishAge13yo
ABV45%Non-Cillfilteredyes
Whiskybase ID67539Natural coloryes
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Remarks:
Notes from a blind tasting

Overall I rate this Whisky 88/100 points

  • Nose: 89/100 points
    maritime fruity smoke, dark fruits and grapes. Otherwise rather reserved. I’ll give him more time.
    Later come light sweet notes and a few herbs and cloves

  • Taste: 88/100 points
    fruity, smoky onset, maritime smoke, dark fruits, slightly bitter, then becoming slightly sweet

  • Finish: 88/100 points
    lots of herbs and cloves paired with smoke. The dark fruits are back too.

Review written on 2022-02-16