Scotch (Single Malt)

Caol Ila Distillers Edition

Caol Ila · Islay, Scotland

Review and tasting notes

Finished in sherry casks for added richness.

Key facts

  • Category: Scotch (Single Malt)
  • Distillery: Caol Ila
  • Region: Islay, Scotland
  • ABV / Proof: 43% · 86 proof
  • Age: 12 years, finished in Moscatel wine casks
  • Typical price: $65-80

Tasting profile

  • Nose: Orange marmalade, earthy peat smoke, medicinal edge, floral shrubbery, spice
  • Palate: Sweet and malty entry, peat smoke surges mid-palate with clean intensity
  • Finish: Smoke, spice, dried fruit sweetness
  • Best for: Finished in sherry casks for added richness