Caol Ila 27yo 1983/2010

Caol Ila 27yo 1983/2010

Frisky Whisky, John Milroy
Single malt - Islay
Orange gold
52% ABV
Dram

Nose: Peat, leather, tangerines, tobacco leaf, orange peel, hints of lemon juice. With water, sweeter, orange juice, rhubarb and custard sweets. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, warm, loose, watery. 
Tasting:  Bitter sour. Peat, smoke, tangerines, orange peel, soy sauce, hints of honey. With water, sweeter, honey, orange juice, hints of pomelo. 
Finish: Medium. Tangerines, orange peel, honey, orange juice. 

Comments: 

Cask 1119/1112. This is very unusual whisky, it's unlike any Caol Ila that I've ever had. The savoury, salty notes are very faint, the peat and smoke are gentle instead of harsh, and there's a lingering tangerine sweetness throughout. Very good stuff.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.