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An independent bottling of Caol Ila, distilled in 1994 and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in 2003, imported in Italy by Meregalli Import.
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Single Malt
Caol Ila
Islay, Scotland
N.A.S.
High
40%
70cl
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The only distillery on the Isle of Mull, once known for wild and unpredictable malts, has now reached a level of perfection in making peated whiskies that rivals the ones from Islay. It’s a smoky whisky of great cleanness, with the typical dry, maritime, salty and fresh notes of the best malts from the islands of the West Coast. Almost sour and citrusy at the nose, it shows the strength of maturation in second fill bourbon casks to let the spirit speak. Slightly gentler than usual, it still packs a wallop in terms of ashy smoke. On the long term, and with the addition of a drop of water, the typically flowery and vegetal notes the distillery is famous for shine through. Power and finesse at the same time.
By maturing in small batches in five unique barrels, a rich, complex and varied, but above all historical flavor was created. Using the contents of barrels with different aging ranging from 7 to 21 years, it allowed to create the richest Laphroaig flavor possible. As the name suggests, this new version of Laphroaig is inspired by the knowledge and traditions handed down from generation to generation by distillery managers, blenders and artisans. In 2019 it was also named Best Scotch Whisky No Age by Jim Murray's Whisky Bible.
The whisky from the only distillery in the coastal town of Fort William, with a view of the highest Scottish mountain from which it takes its name, is always very sought after. Its malty character, medium body and fresh notes of oranges are quite unmistakable and have been at the foundation of some historical blends. But this release is much more extreme in style, and all the more precious because of it. The influence of the first fill Oloroso sherry cask has resulted in a very dry whisky, with marked winey notes and an intense nose of sour red fruits (wild berries, cherries, but also peaches). At the palate, the dry character of the sherry is dominating: fragrantly fruity, but very spicy and hot, sharp like a blade.
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