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Rank: 86.8 pctl
Value: $1.15 / pctl
Islay • $99.99 • 54.2% ABV
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Rank: 43.5 pctl
Value: $2.14 / pctl
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Caol Ila 12 Year Old
The ultimate Islay malt, Caol Ila is considered by experts to be the perfect entry point into the world of peaty malt whiskies and a reference for connoisseurs of Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky the world over. Fresh, sweetly fruity and smooth-bodied, Caol Ila 12 year old is the colour of pale straw, with a delicate balance of tastes.
100% Malted Barley
Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 90.00 pts
Connosr: 86.00 pts
Whiskybase: 83.50 pts
Total Wine: 84.00 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 90.00 pts
Flaviar: 84.00 pts
The Whiskey Jug: 88.00 pts
Part of the Diageo family of brands.
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Nose: Subdued, citric fruitiness; a whiff of bath oil and dentist's mouthwash. A fresh and appetising nose, with little or no trace of smoke. A little water raises almond oil and old fashioned oilskins; still a fresh fruitiness, a trace of olive oil, and after a while potpourri or scented hand-soap.
Palate: Drinks well at natural strength; sweet start; pleasant, light fragrant smokiness and a lengthy finish. Smooth, pleasant mouth-feel; with water light acidity, some salt and still the sweeter notes. A complex balance of primary tastes.
Finish: Sweet smokiness in the lingering, slightly sour finish.
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Rank: 86.8 pctl
Value: $1.15 / pctl
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Ardbeg Uigeadail
[OOG-ah-dahl]
Pronounced 'Oog-a-dal', it's a special vatting that marries Ardbeg's traditional deep, smoky notes with luscious, raisiny tones of old ex-Sherry casks. Ardbeg Uigeadail was voted by the 120,000+ strong Ardbeg Committee as their favourite Ardbeg.
100% Malted Barley
Pro Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 94.00 pts
Universal Spirits: 94.00 pts
Intl Wine & Spirits: 94.00 pts
Connosr: 91.00 pts
Whiskybase: 88.70 pts
Total Wine: 90.00 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 89.00 pts
Flaviar: 90.00 pts
The Whiskey Jug: 95.00 pts
Drink Hacker: 95.00 pts
Part of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy family of brands.
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Nose: Rich and weighty with heady and smoky aromatics. At full strength, the initial aroma is a beguiling mix of warm Christmas cake, walnut oil and parma violets fused with fresh ocean spice, cedar and pine needles falling from the Christmas tree. A smouldering coal fire and the scent of well-oiled leather brings warmth. The sweetness of treacle toffees and chocolate-coated raisins emerge through the smoke. With water, the deep smokiness increases in intensity, reminiscent of a fired Christmas pudding. Rich flowering currants and warm baked banana and walnut bread are served with simmering mocha espresso.
Palate: Full flavoured and rich with a deep mouth-coating texture, the taste is an intriguing balance between sweet, spicy and deep smoky flavours. The flavour is initially sweet. A burst of winter spices sets off a smoky-spicy explosion countered by a sumptuous mid-palate of honey glazed smoked food and chewy treacle. Waves of deep smoky tones and rich aromas build up on the palate like a fine Montecristo cigar.
Finish: Amazingly long and chewy with lingering raisiny, deep mocha tones and rich aromatic smoke into the perfectly integrated finish.
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