Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Scott's Caol Ila 1984 22 Year

Review Date: July 2, 2009
Category Info: Whiskey / Whisky :: Single Malt Scotch
Distilled From: Barley
Retail Price: luxury ($200+)
Bottle Size: 750 ml Bottle
Brewer / Distiller: Caol Ila
Year Produced: 1984
Year Produced: 2006
Age: 22 year
Strength: 53.5%
Origin: Scotland - Islay

Tasting Notes:

Light Color.
Salty iodine nose with a note of butter, nice spice, and lemon notes.
Rich on the palate with spice and salt.
Peat shows 3/4 of the way through the palate and continues through the finish.
Intense Islay salty profile.
Mellow sweetness on the finish reminiscent of sugar cookies.