Caol Ila Islay Single Malt Whisky Miniature 11 Year Old · 1989 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery edges and sunlit gold highlights.

Nose

Sea air and peat define this Caol Ila, with briny iodine, smoked barley and lemon zest framing a crisp coastal bouquet. Gentle vanilla and a whisper of toasted oak thread through the perfume, while medicinal hints and sea-salt lift the aroma into a bright, lingering smoke.

Palate

Powerful coastal peat coats the palate with iodine-soaked smoke, briny sea-salt and mineral bite. Sherry-cask depth adds dried fruit, cocoa and a hint of orange zest, while peppery spice lifts the mid-palate. Velvety, full-bodied and warming, it finishes long with saline smoke, ash and lingering sweetness.

Finish

Extensive, maritime finish—peaty smoke, sea salt and iodine persist, slowly dissolving into dark fruit notes, cocoa and a warm, peppery spice that lingers long after the sip.