Caol Ila Connoisseurs Choice Single Cask #302325 Whisky 14 Year Old · 2003 Vintage

Colour

Pale gold with sunlit straw highlights, bright and transparent.

Nose

Coastal, peaty and briny, this Caol Ila opens with iodine and sea-salt carried on peat-smoke. Citrusy brightness of lemon zest and green apple threads through vanilla-softened barley, while maritime minerals and faint medicinal notes weave a refined, persistent finish.

Palate

Bold, coastal Caol Ila peat on the palate, propelled by iodine and sea-salt brine. Smoked barley notes mingle with citrus zest and green apple, lightly seasoned with vanilla from the refill hogshead. The mid-palate stays vibrant, while the finish arrives dry and long, with smoky pepper, mineral bite and lingering sea ash.

Finish

Long, maritime and peaty, this Caol Ila finish unfurls with iodine and sea-salt, then softens into citrus zest, vanilla sweetness and American oak. The smokiness remains steady yet refined, tapering to a clean, coastal finish that lingers with a gentle whisper of charcoal and sea air.