Caol Ila "Titillated by ten tickles" 2010 SMWS 53.354 9 years 60% (refill exbourbon hogshead)

Second for World Whisky Day! A Society bottling of Caol Ila. Titillated by ten tickles..?

Colour Straw.

Nose A little funky! Banana skins and overripe tropical fruits. Ashy peat, smoke. Barbecues – Pizza Shapes?! Some menthol. Bready, and a little watermelon. Bizarre.

Palate Ash and soot. Lovely whack of peat followed by a citrus acidity. Oranges and cloves. Smoked citrus. Orange juice. Honey and fruity sweetness. Sweet herbal liqueurs and boiled sweets. Sourdough bread.

Finish Eucalyptus and menthol. Vegetal peat, ash, soot. Very long and warming. A little savoury.

Comments Great Caol Ila with a super funky nose. Love the spin. 86/100.

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