Caol Ila 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2013 70cl Whisky
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Single Malt
Scotland
1 Jan 1998
Caol Ila 1998 - Fèis Ìle 2013
Caol Ila’s limited edition Fèis Ìle festival bottling is a triple matured release of 3,000 bottles. But pray tell, what does ‘Triple Matured’ mean in this case? Well children, huddle around and allow Billy Stitchell to explain all:
“Spirit distilled in 1998 has been triple-cask matured. For 12 years it rested in a combination of Refill Butts, Hogsheads and Barrels. The vatted whisky was then allowed to mature for several months in active hogshead casks to impart a spicy/oaky note to the existing delicate Caol Ila smoke. Finally it was treated to a final gentle maturation in European oak.”
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Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
Sweet, shredded seaweed, honey, orange peel and glacé cherries.
Palate
Orange bread and Madeira.
Finish
Hazelnuts and dried orange.
Overall
A rich, unusual and tasty Coal Ila.
