Caol Ila 2004 14 YO (Chieftain's)
Caol Ila 2004 14 YO (Chieftain's), 46 %
A bottling from independent bottler Ian Macleod today, the Caol Ila 2004 14 YO in their Chieftain's bottling series. This is a vatting of two 2 hogsheads (cask #306295 and #306297). Distilled in November 2014, and bottled in May 2019. The total outturn was 932 bottles.
You can still buy the Caol Ila 2004 14 YO (Chieftain's) in Norway at NOK 1299 (1390901).
Nose: Smoky with a dash of citrus,. Briny and maritime in character. Borderline sour, sour oaky notes? With time an element of green as well, herbal notes in the back.
Taste: Medium body. Softer and sweeter on the palate than the nose promised. A fair bit of peppery peat though, ashes and soot. Salt and toffee. Orchard fruits as a base.
Finish: Medium long finish. Toasted oak, and beyond that not much in the way of further development.
Comment: Peaty, salty, fruity. Works for me.
Score 86/100
Sláinte!
- Thomas
