Tonight, Thursday June 14 - The Spirits Project at Catherine Lombardi will feature
Caol Illa 23-Year 1984 (Scott's Selection) Scotch Whisky; Islay Bottled 2011
Suggested Retail Price is $289 We will pour one ounce for $9.00
Caol Ila is hidden in a quiet cove near Port Askaig. Situated on Loch Nam Ban, the site is ideal thanks to the abundant supply of good water. Caol Ila (Gaelic for 'the Sound of Islay') was built in 1846 by Hector Henderson - a Glasgow businessman with a keen interest in distilling. In 1857 the distillery was purchased by Bulloch Lade & Co. The Distillers Company Limited took over management in 1927. Production continued until 1972, when the entire structure of the distillery was demolished. A larger distillery was built in the same original architectural style, and production resumed in 1974.
Caol Ila Whisky is one of the lighter of the Islays; pale in color with a greenish tinge. It has a peaty nose, with distinct floral notes. It has notes of seaweed/iodine and it's lightly medicinal, smoky, salty, sweet with a dry peppery finish.
Last week, we poured a 30-Year Caol Illa aged by Alchemist. This week we are pouring a 23-Year aged under the Scott's Selection label. This should be a fantastic comparison to last week's whisky.
Next Week in The Spirits Project
Mortlach (Alchemist Selection) 22 yr