Caol Ila 15 Year Old Special Releases 2016 61.5% 70cl 18 and a thread of sanshō

and a thread of sanshō that lingers like a morning mist in a bamboo forest

Bowmore is the oldest distillery on Islay with its famous No1 Bond allowing sea spray to flow down the middle of the floor as it flows out the other side of the bond infusing sea salt aromas into each cask as it rests

This dram has spent 17 years of maturation in refill American oak casks

cookies and milk chocolate

berries and chocolate

Caol Ila 15 Year Old Special Releases 2016 61.5% 70cl 18 and a thread of sanshōNose: A smooth and gentle nose even at cask strength, Pears and Dates, some citrus and vanilla with a touch of soft sea salt and toffee caramel, some rich coastal notes on the back end of the nose. Nose: Cool and viscous, with a surprisingly mild mouthfeel and at first a sweet, minty salty taste. A warming and enveloping mid palate with a touch of soft tangy citrus, packed with notes of resinous liquorice; clear honey, pine resin, salt and lemon. Mid