Caol Ila Great Drams Rare Cask Series Whisky 9 Year Old · 2013 Vintage

Colour

Golden amber with sunlit honey tones and a warm copper glow.

Nose

Sea-salted peat and medicinal smoke rise from the glass, carried on briny coastal air. Bright lemon zest and mineral citrus mingle with vanilla and light toffee from the refill bourbon cask. Subtle wax and almond notes weave through the peat, yielding a clean, buoyant finish.

Palate

Brisk coastal peat unfurls with smoky iodine and sea-salt tang, carried by a silky, oily mouthfeel. Vanilla and creamy toffee from the refill bourbon shimmer alongside bright citrus zest and whispers of coconut. Subtle oak spice threads through, giving structure as the finish lingers with a balanced mineral kiss and lingering smoke.

Finish

Long maritime finish where Caol Ila’s signature peat mingles with vanilla from a refill bourbon cask, leaving citrus zest, saline sea-salt, and a warm, peppery smoke to slowly fade.