Caol Ila Rare Malts Selection 21 Year Old, 1999, 61.3%

This points to a weighty, smoky style rather than a lighter one: brine and peat run through the palate, with vanilla sweetness and citrus offering some balance. The long, salty finish sounds broad and substantial, though coastal smoke seems to lead.

Reviewed by softshoekit

Nose

Strong smoky notes, Sea salt, Lemons

Palate

Brine, Peat, Vanilla sweetness, Citrus fruit

Finish

Long with plenty of brine and peat smoke, Deep and broad, Salty