jeudi 5 janvier 2012

Caol Ila Master of Malt (en)

An unconventional 30-year old Caol Ila won the prize for this session. This Caol Ilasent by Master of Malt, however, has not been unanimous if we believe thedifference of 17 points between the highest rating (91) and the lowest (74). The average of the ratings is 85.62
This bottle costs 118 euros.
Here are the extremes notes:

Gaxmalt31
Nose: Powerful, it is a cask strength. Quite balanced, which makes it surprisingly complex. Green tea, spices, honey, fresh herbs, mineral, mediterranean cuisine. The whole consistent and intertwined. It is superb. No unpleasant emanation, one would remain for hours in the glass to nose it further, but the desire to bring in the mouth is too strong.

Taste: The alcohol is present. Herbs and cut grass as well. All accompanied by peppery spices? It stays fresh on the vegetal, the tea comes later. This is not a whisky for the ladies, a few drops of water adds a bit of ash on the nose reflecting a presence of peat. The vegetal side is more discreet, the sugar is almost like red fruits from a sherry cask. These few drops are good for him, making it creamier and sweeter.

Final: On the spices, fresh thyme. Rather long and certainly very good. Big favorite.
91/100

Savoureur
Appearance: light yellow
Nose: low intensity, alcohol fairly well integrated, veil of smoke, malty sweetness, red fruits
Taste: moderate intensity, chili, smoky, dry
Finish: short to medium
Conclusion: Basic whisky, the chili catch gives a distinctive personality. Personally I do not like this flavor in whisky, others will love it
74/100
All scores can be found here: http://www.whisky-distilleries.info/WhiskyWDTS/2011-01/Bottle3_EN.shtml

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