Maltbarn Caol Ila 17YO Sherry cask 54.2%
Caol Ila 17YO Sherry cask 54.2%
Distilled: 2007
Bottled 2024
(1 of 177 bottles)
'Always those brilliant labels that remind us of our not-so-distant youth (oh yes). Colour: pale gold. Nose: This one is much more acetic at first, almost vinegary (cider vinegar), and also has some impressive notes of bière de garde. Then come seawater, beach sand, oysters, apples, tar, and mercurochrome. It evolves, but not very quickly. With water: impeccable, on linseed oil and fresh paint. Mouth (neat): fruitier but also more mentholated, there’s more of an ultra-mojito vibe in this one than in the DL finished in rum. Very good, actually, with lovely bitterness too. With water: notes of bitter almonds and a hint of espresso coffee arrive. Very nicely dry. Finish: long, with plenty of ashes this time. The aftertaste remains very salty. Comments: a slight sharpness that I really like a lot.'
87 points, Whiskyfun - Serge
