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Торфяной Islay из хереса (Signatory 100 Proof, 57,1%), сладкий дым, сухофрукты, вишня, пряности. Оценки плотные (82–90); большинство хвалит соотношение цены и качества, критикуя молодость и однообразие серии.
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В аромате сладкий костровой дым и торф с ванилью, вишней, изюмом, финиками и сухофруктами, поверх йодистых и морских нот, кожи и дуба; серия выдержана в хересных бочках олоросо, что даёт округлую сладость. Во вкусе плотный тяжёлый торф с чёрным перцем, гвоздикой и мускатом, тёмный шоколад, мокко, карамель, фруктовая паста, солёность и минеральность; послевкусие от среднего до долгого — пряное, дымно-древесное, с шоколадом, кофе, лакрицей и солёным шоколадом. Хвалят баланс мощи и сладости, интеграцию торфа с хересом и цену; критикуют молодость (чувствуется десятилетняя выдержка), простоту, а также растущее однообразие всей линейки «100 Proof».
Опытные ревьюеры держатся тесно у 84–88, оценивая напиток крепко, но сдержанно, отмечая нехватку сложности при хорошей цене; менее опытные дают более широкий разброс — вплоть до восторженных 89–90 за цену и цельность профиля и до 82 у тех, кому мешает молодость, лёгкая кислинка или мыльные, плоские ноты в послевкусии. Один отмечает нехарактерное мескалевое начало аромата, другой — что напитку нужна вода. В целом согласованность высокая: расхождения касаются не характера, а того, засчитывать ли простоту и молодость в минус.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Good value for money, even though not very complex.
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Aroma-86/100; Palate-86/100; Finish-86/100.
Peaty, vanilla, candied fruit, spicy and chocolatey nose Smooth, velvety mouthfeel with candied fruits such as raisin, date and orange Peppery spices, medicinal peat, maritime..., between the two, it's round and velvety like a creamy soup. Simply well done Quite a long finish with candied fruit, peat and salted chocolate.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Intense smoke, a full ashtray. Behind it, soft caramel, dried banana, dates. Figs, dark tobacco, prunes. A touch of iodine, but very subtle. Black cherries. On the palate, a persistent, thick, heavy peat, and dark chocolate, mocha, dried fruit, fruit paste. Just the right amount of spice: nutmeg, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon. A very long, quite spicy finish, roots, chocolate and coffee, a drop of tar, melting licorice, asphalt softened by the heat. Cola, liquid honey, bay leaves. I admit that I really enjoyed it; it's a pleasure to rediscover the profile of this distillery, which blends nicely with the influence of Sherry. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2025/08/caol-ila-2014-100-proof-edition-28-10-yo.html
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 89
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Ultimately, it's difficult to keep up with all the bottlings of the Signatory 100 Proof Edition. On the other hand, this edition does something that's rarely seen in the Scottish whisky world: bottlings of a quality that should actually be found in the distilleries' core range. Take this Caol Ila, for example—it would be a great entry-level bottling at this price. But of course, Diageo would never bottle a Caol Ila without chill-filtering and coloring. And then 57.1% ABV? Diageo releases something like that as a special release at a high-end, rip-off price. glen-efze.de
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
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нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 87
Definitely needs water
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
The 10-year-old Caol Ila from the Signatory Vintage 100 Proof series demonstrates how harmoniously robust peat smoke and sherry influences can blend. On the nose, salty, maritime notes and citric acid mingle with red fruits and subtle licorice nuances – a captivating interplay between Islay character and sherry cask influence. The palate remains balanced: sweet smoke, red fruits, and a pleasant minerality are accompanied by slightly bitter, almost bacon-like notes. The medium-length finish delivers the typical Caol Ila smoke and a touch of oak, before a delicate citric acid provides a refreshing conclusion. Overall, a characterful Islay with a lovely sherry influence that maintains a fine balance despite its power.
Seems very young and simple. The smoke becomes nicer on the palate.
нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Nase: Süß, Vanille, Kirsche, Rauch, Jod, etwas dunkle Trockenfrüchte, Eiche | Geschmack: Süß, Lagerfeuerrauch, würzig, dunkle Kirsche, Karamell, Eiche, mineralisch, etwas rote Trockenfrüchte | Abgang: Mittellang; süßer mineralischer Rauch, Kirsche und Eiche bleiben. | Fazit: Die Nase beginnt süß. Rauchiger Vanille Pudding mit Kirschen kommt zum Anfang aus dem Glas. Dazu gibt es eine jodhaltige Note und etwas rote Trockenfrüchte. Eiche ist ebenfalls da. Der Geschmack startet intensiv mit süßen Noten und Lagerfeuerrauch. Würzige Noten, dunkle Kirschen, Karamell und Eiche folgen. Dazu kommen mineralische Noten und etwas rote Trockenfrüchte. Ein toller Caol Ila. Ordentlich Fass betont. In der Kombination mit Kraft, durch die 100 Proof und dem Rauch sehr lecker. Fehlnoten habe ich keine. PLV top. | 87 Punkte
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
| Нос |
85 |
dried fruit, light smoke, dark chocolate, candied cherry, fruit pits, sulfur, resin |
| Вкус |
86 |
dried fruits, sweetness, wood, peat |
| Финиш |
86 |
medium, fruity, woody-smoky |
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Again a lot of value for your money, but somehow I find the 100% series are starting to taste more and more alike. A little bit sour this one, but not unpleasant. With nuts
+1 for value First thoughts after couple of drams Expectations where high and this bottle delivers Sweet peat on the nose, lovely leather, firewood, fantastic. Explosive taste, sweet at first then the peat and ash take over from the initial hello i'm sherried whisky and forms a big blanket of all things burnt. Great smokey dry finish, very morish. What a bottle!
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Another great example of the best quality/price ratio bottlings rigth now. We will miss them a lot when they are over. I guess a mayority of refill american oak butts and just a hint of first fill ones. Very rounded Islay peat smoke plus a bit of sweetness and bitterness of the oloroso butts. Great job Signatory, great job.
| Нос |
87 |
Floral, distant charcoal fire, fermented strawberry compote |
| Вкус |
84 |
Maritime salt notes, citrus notes, apricots |
| Финиш |
82 |
Medium-length exit |
| Нос |
86 |
sweet smoke, grilled fruit, smoked meat, a bit of leather, and a light nuttiness in the background |
| Вкус |
85 |
sweet smoke from the fire, smoked meat, baked and grilled fruit, a bit of brine, light roasting |
| Финиш |
85 |
medium-long, warming, pleasant, sweet-smoky |
This is a very interesting line from Signatory. My first Caol Ila, and I have high expectations. Let's get down to business.
| Нос |
86 |
A ton of peat at first, a peat that reminds me of charcoal, something burnt, really very good. Over time, something sweet appears that reminds me of chocolate, and the peat becomes more integrated. For those who like peat, this is wonderful and the best part is that it has zero alcohol. |
| Вкус |
84 |
The first thing to taste is a punch of peat with a medium peppery kick. Soon after comes something green, I'm not sure what it is, maybe a fruit. The taste is less pronounced than the smell, but it's quite good. Along with the peat I also found some bacon. |
| Финиш |
85 |
The finish is good, leaving the peat taste for a long time and a nice spiciness. |
Caol Ila 2014 Signatory Vintage 100 proof edition #28 *Age statement: 10 years old, including a vintage. *Alcohol percentage at least 46%: yes, 57.1%. *Amount of filtration: stated on the front of the bottle as non-chillfiltered. *Use of caramel coloring {E150a}: stated on the front of the bottle as uncolored. (4 out of 4, regarding craft/integrity presentation and communication). Without water Nose/olfaction: sweetish and salty nose, a bit spicy, reminiscent of other Caol Ilas. Palate/gustation: woody, licorice, strawberry jam, quite full. Finish/coda: flat cola, peanuts, soapy, not really remarkable. With water Nose/olfaction: more smoky, smoked fish, still a lot of wood tones. Palate/gustation: more rugged, less sweet, umami notes takeover. Finish/coda: nothing really changes, except that it lingers more nicely. This is good, but not great. It is exactly what you expect from a heavily sherried Caol Ila, the coastal notes are there, the wood is certainly there, and its spicy. However, it fails to illicit a pleasurable response in me, meaning that I don’t partically jell with it, but perhaps others who are more into brash peat tones would love this a lot more.
Overall, it’s a tasty Islay with two unusual characteristics. The first is the aroma, which initially threw me off, but then settled down. The second is the strength, which doesn’t show up at all at first, neither in taste, aroma, nor finish. But after finishing the dram, the strength became noticeable. And I also have a question: why is the series called 100 proof, but its strength is 114.2 proof?
| Нос |
84 |
very similar to mezcal, actually more like mezcal than whisky. Smoky notes of mezcal and aged tequila. But over time, as the whisky breathed in the glass and I got used to the taste, it still had the Islay aroma, but it was strange, so I concluded that it’s the influence of Oloroso. Then I found bacon. |
| Вкус |
86 |
but the taste brings everything back to where it should be. Peat, salt, smoke, in short, Islay! A little later, chocolate appeared, bacon again. |
| Финиш |
85 |
chili, smoked paprika, iodized salt. |
Surprisingly tasty, the taste of caol ila is well integrated with the sherry influences. Smell, palate come over you already smell what you can expect
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Nose: Nose tells me it is a fairly young whisky. You can tell it is 10 or younger. preserved lemons and cereal. Very much trying to get more from the nose but keep landing on citrus peel and muesli bars. Palette: On the pallets the peat hits me. But peat is smooth and well-rounded. I barely got any peat on the nose. very sweet. Candied orange. Bread crusts. End of the road is something bitter. Perhaps bitter almonds.
excellent whisky if you let it to breathe...
| Нос |
87 |
Dried Fruity , Peated , raisin |
| Вкус |
88 |
Dried Fruit , raisin ,Chocolate , peat |
| Финиш |
88 |
Long , Dried Fruity, peat , |
An excellent Islay expression. Interesting balance of salty, medicinal, peaty, and savory nuances