Caol Ila 2015 Bourbon Cask Matured - The Golden Cut (Cooper’s Choice), 10 YO, 50.0%
An independent bottling from The Vintage Malt Whisky Co. Distilled August 2015, and matured for more than 10 years in a single ex-bourbon cask (cask #318521). Limited to 348 bottles.
The Caol Ila 2015 Bourbon Cask Matured - The Golden Cut (Cooper’s Choice) is available to buy in Norway in a few days at NOK 985 (21226701).
Nose: Artisan bread crust and soft wood smoke. Hardly any brininess at all, despite the smoky character. Over time, a faint hint of seaweed emerges, adding a subtle maritime touch to the otherwise warm, gently smoky nose.
Taste: Full bodied. Sweet, but with a distinctly dark and smoky character. Ashes, coal and rich peaty smoke take center stage. Rowan berries rolled in soot add a curious combination of tart fruitiness and dirty smoke.
Finish: Medium long. Remains decidedly sooty, with the smoke continuing to dominate. A restrained fruitiness lingers in the background.
Comment: Dirty, charming smoke.
Score 88/100
Sláinte!
-Thomas
