What an absolute treat!  I love the combination of pungent salt, oil, and tart citrus.  When a Caol Ila comes together it borders on greatness.  I adore all the elements in this glass and the finish was absolutely brilliant.  I think the nose might have been the highpoint, it had so much complexity, so many strong mental images and memories associated with it.

Apple is probably my wife’s least favorite note to find in a whisky.  If she describes a dram as ‘apple juice’ then I know it is not something she ever wants to drink again.  While we’ve had other great pours from the Elements of Islay series, this one did not hit the spot.