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A single cask of Caol Ila bottled at 581% from a Refill Sherry Hogshead. Cask No. 301266. Only 12 bottles came to Alberta, and only 6 of them to Calgary, exclusively to KWM.
Andrew’s Tasting Note
Nose: thick, honeyed, firm smoke and smoked fish; creamy with white fruits and fresh scallops cooked in butter; white pepper and chewy malt.
Palate: big chewy malt, thick honey and big smoked fish notes; salty maritime smoke, apple sauce, and poached pears with a touch of orange peels.
Finish: creamy, malty and cleanly smoked with fading fishy tones.
Comment: a big, bold and pleasant Caol Ila; not overly complex but an excellent malt.
ml
$99.99
The most overlooked of all the peated heavyweights, despite the fact that it out-produces all of them by a substantial margin, Caol Ila (pronounced 'cull-eela') is a not-so-hidden gem for malt lovers. It is a sister distillery to Lagavulin (and Port Ellen!) and produces whisky with the same level of phenols as Lag, though generally speaking Caol Ila is a tick more delicate. The distillery's general profile is usually fairly citrus-driven, with a strong maritime influence and clean herbal notes. The 12 year old is an icon, but if you ever get a chance to walk up the age-stated range into the 20s and 30s, do not pass up the opportunity.
43% abv
Producer Tasting Note
Nose: Subdued, citric fruitiness; a whiff of bath oil and dentist's mouthwash. A fresh and appetising nose, with little or no trace of smoke.
Palate: Drinks well at natural strength; sweet start; pleasant, light fragrant smokiness and a lengthy finish.
Finish: Sweet smokiness in the lingering, slightly sour finish.
