Review #50: 2007 Gordon & Macphail Caol Ila 10 year old Refill Sherry

2007 Gordon & Macphail Caol Ila 10 year old Refill Sherry Hogshead # 311989 Binny's Handpicked Cask 59%

I tried this at a whisky tasting. I have only had Caol Ila OB and was not impressed. I had this and instantly bought a bottle.

Islay - 10 years old - NCF - NCA- $70 at the local - 59%

Color - Tawny

Nose - Dried apricots, stewed apples, creme brulee, the first and last sniff bring peat somewhere between smoke and medicine

Taste - Stewed fruits, hints of oak tannins, a bit of spice, raisins and there is just a few things I cannot pick up.

Finish - Medium Long - Candied apricots and Caol Ila smoke

Overall - 8 - Love this dram. The marrying of sherry stewed fruit with Caol Ila smoke is just delightful. This is a complete package, interesting from nose to finish. If Caol Ila smoke married with some sherried fruits sounds up your alley, I would recommend this. This is a lovely balanced dram from Islay where I usually prefer drams that aren't alanced.

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Rating system is price influenced as it is based on my shopping decisions when buying a bottle.

10 Best in Show

9 Great Dram for Special Occasions

8 Worthy of consistent spot in my collection

7 Worth picking up a bottle if in the mood

6 I would buy a bottle if it went on sale

5 I would drink it happily if offered

4 I would drink it if offered on the rocks

3 Maybe some soda will make this potable

2 I'll Pass

1 Toilet cleaner

Inclusive Ratings

Overall 6.1