"Dale Williams" > skrev i melding
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> In article >,
> ojunk (Bill Spohn) writes:
>
> >Caol Ila 18 year old single malt - not cheap at $102 Can., but this is a
> >special single malt! Salty seaweedy nose with a hint of vanilla, and a
big
> >smooth malt on palate. Better with a wee drop of water, it ends very long
> >with
> >a very slight bitterness and a long smoky finish. Ambrosia!
>
> A new one to me- Islay?
> Dale
>
Yes, a nice specimen of an Islay. Cost was 90$ Can in Norway, btw.
My notes: a distinct bouquet of tar and old ropes with a honeyed
substrate. Quite raw and spirity for an 18 years old (when drunk cold from
cellar), a hint of gasoline - peat kicking in after a while. On warming
there is charcoal and sweetish peat. A rather dry, woody finish but an
enormous length, still noticeable in the mouth after 10 minutes
Anders