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An Oz Wine and a Malt
"Dale Williams" > skrev i melding ... > 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 |
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