Caol Ila 1995 Distillers Edition (Bottled 2007)

Caol Ila has more fame than different expressions. The name Caol Ila means "the sound of Islay" and this distillery edition is part of a series of whiskies that Diageo release every now and then, for their most popular malts, like Talisker and Oban; usually double matured. Bottled at 43%abv, burnished gold color. On the nose is nice: Grapefruit, lemon air freshener, pine, prune, burnt car oil, lemons, acetone, orange peel. Actually very citric and medium peaty. The aroma resembles to a horse race track. Iodine, seaweed, beach and sea. After a couple of sips a dim sherriness emerges. On the palate is good but too simple. Creamy Vanilla, salt and earth. That's it. Aftertaste is also a little simple. Tobacco, agave, a little watery and sandy. Reminds you a lot of the beach. Overall this is a fine whisky, easy drinkable and safe for inexperienced palates. Maybe too safe. 83 over 100 is my score for it.