Caol Ila 30 Year Old 1983 (2014 Special Release) Whisky - 70cl 55.1%

Nose: Huge. Medicinal Germolene leaps out at first, followed by melon, candy sticks, nuts and cream. Rice pudding too, perhaps with a little jam, then into pleasing sootiness.
Palate: More menthol, melon, mango, rough leather, sourdough and a smokiness that builds before taking centre stage on the tail.
Finish: Long with a touch more soot and plenty of smoke, impressive at this age.
Overall: Pretty stunning. There are elements of some great Port Ellens in here.