Insider knowledge: Caol Ila 8 Year Old 1999 Unpeated whisky is named whisky by virtue of the fact it's from Scotland. If distilled in America the spelling would be Caol Ila 8 Year Old 1999 Unpeated whiskey, as opposed to whisky.
Nose: Spirity, astringent. Plenty of heat. Fruity. Bruised apple. A cocktail of kirshwasser, amaretto and manzana verde liqueur. Palate: Fruity, bubblegum sweetness, juicy pic 'n' mix sweets: lemon drops, pear drops, coconut ice. Some fresh citrus creeps in.Finish: Good length, fruit, marked clarity, peppered note.
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