G&M CC Caol Ila 2003

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This Caol Ila, bottled at 46%, is exclusive in Canada to Kensington Wine Market, where it was the Day 18 whisky in the 2015 KWM Whisky Advent Calendar. It has been bottled at 46% after matuing in First Fill Bourbon Barrels.

Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: bacon grease, pancakes with butter, Aunt Jemima, honey, vanilla, melons and cream; white fruits and banana cream pie; there is a hint of the maritime elements to come with clean smoke and pan seared scallops.

Palate: very buttery, pan seared scallops in butter, more bacon grease, more bananas, white fruits and melons, pancakes thick with butter and more Aunt Jemima's syrup; the smoke and briny oily peat build with chewy malt.

Finish: oily, coating and still buttery; thick with peat, fruits and honey.

Comments: sublime for just 12 years of age, this is a stupendously good malt!

Bottler's Tasting Note

Nose: Cured bacon aromas with hints of vanilla, green apple and ripe banana complemented by peat smoke.

Palate: Sweet and smoky with ripe banana, pear and orange zest flavours. Cocoa powder enhances the underlying bonfire ember edge.

Finish: Long and smooth with lingering bonfire embers.

700 ml