Caledonian Selection, Liquid Gold
Single malt - Islay
Bright gold
62% ABV
Dram
Nose: Peat, smoke, pineapples, lemon sweets, autumn leaves, burning leaves, hints of charcoal ash. With water, burning leaves, pear drops, pineapples, smoke.
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, oily, thick, hot.
Tasting: Sour sweet. Pineapples, pear drops, lemon sweets, smoke, charcoal ash, peat, tarry rope. With water, peat, charcoal ash, lemon sweets, hints of peanuts.
Finish: Long. Honey, smoke, pineapples, pears, peat.
Comments:
Smoked barbecued fruit, something I always find in 90s and 00s Bowmore. Lots of ashy smoke too, like it’s been left on the barbecue too long. Water brings out more ashiness. A perfect Burns Night dram.
Verdict:
I like this a lot.
Finish: Long. Honey, smoke, pineapples, pears, peat.
Comments:
Smoked barbecued fruit, something I always find in 90s and 00s Bowmore. Lots of ashy smoke too, like it’s been left on the barbecue too long. Water brings out more ashiness. A perfect Burns Night dram.
Verdict:
I like this a lot.
