Caol Ila Distiller's Edition 2004 Release 43% 70cl Speyside with smoky undertones and fruitiness

with smoky undertones and fruitiness

Rock Island 10 Year Old  Douglas Laing 46% - 70cl

a good hint of burning embers with dark chocolate and dates on the finish add to the total enjoyment of this dram

Softly sooty

Palate: Some rich Rye Spice

Caol Ila Distiller's Edition 2004 Release 43% 70cl Speyside with smoky undertones and fruitinessOne of the greatest Caol Ila bottlings on the market, simply put. Despite being bottled at the standard 43%, this superb Islay malt was aged partially in Moscatel casks lending a complex sweetness to the citrus and peat of Caol Ila. Caol Ila is Islay's powerhouse distillery, producing malt whisky mainly for blends such as Johnnie Walker Black Label. Yet their reputation is up there with the best Islay has to offer, proving quality and quantity can go