Todd Wheat
4.3
This Caol Ila, showcasing the modern art piece 'NONQBRC7' by Loren Klein, is a combination of 3 refill sherry butts. A hazy plume of earthy, mineralic, and mildly antiseptic peat smoke ascends from the glass, masking hints of rich berries, fir resin, and unsweetened cocoa. On the palate, succulent dark berries and salty peatiness appear together, transitioning into redcurrants, ginger, and cigar leaf. Toasted coffee, saline licorice, and a whisper of dark beer recede in the extended and pleasing conclusion. It's one of those drams that immediately brings a wide grin to your face. RATING: 4.2/5.0 stars ≙ 89 pts → FIRST-CLASS [+]
