Moch is Gaelic for dawn, and this release from Caol Ila is an altogether lighter prospect than the distillery's excellent 12 year old standard expression.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE:
Lemon sherbet and apple crumble topping with custard. Dry grass and not a hint of smoke.
TASTE:
Sweet lemon meringue pie and soft, very soft mouthfeel. The peat hits a third of the way in but it's restrained; soothing wood smoke rather than burning tyres, and it retains a sweetness throughout.
FINISH:
Soft drying smoke.
OVERALL
A tasty, easy drinking Islay that's pulled back on peat but not on flavour.
Lemon sherbet and apple crumble topping with custard. Dry grass and not a hint of smoke.
TASTE:
Sweet lemon meringue pie and soft, very soft mouthfeel. The peat hits a third of the way in but it's restrained; soothing wood smoke rather than burning tyres, and it retains a sweetness throughout.
FINISH:
Soft drying smoke.
OVERALL
A tasty, easy drinking Islay that's pulled back on peat but not on flavour.
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