I don’t have any strong feelings going into this, so, let’s get to it.
Minutia: Almost certainly this batch is confirmed as being Caol Ila, and likely very young. Reviewed blind, neat in an opaque glencairn.
Color: Pale straw; 0.2.
Nose: Minerally peat, smoked seashells. Ash, fried dough. Once you notice the dough, it’s very present in the nose.
Taste: Bitter and earthy. Salty.
Finish: The taste just lingers. Medium-long. The longer it goes, the more pleasant it becomes.
Guess: I’m getting notes I’ve gotten for sure in Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Caol Ila, Bowmore, Talisker, and even Kilkerran. I’m leaning Caol Ila or an Islay-based blend, but I’m really at a loss with this one.
I don’t feel too bad about not being able to pinpoint a release that isn’t released “on profile” for the distillery. This is ok, and like at the beginning, I don’t have any strong feelings about it. It’s really quite minerally and ashy and maritime, to the point it held it back from being really good for me. If you like that, it’s a homerun. The nose has a good amount going on, but is still dominated by a few, but you can still find the others in there. Typing up my notes and going through my memory, it’s actually growing on me a bit more, but I’m leaving the score as is.
Score: 83
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