Caol Ila MacBeatha Third Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 7 Year Old · 2000 Vintage

Colour

Rich sunlit amber with copper-gold depth and a whisper of mahogany at the rim.

Nose

Maritime peat unfurls in the glass—iodine, sea-salt and a crisp medicinal lift. Sherry-cask maturity threads through dried fruit, cocoa and citrus zest, tempered by vanilla sweetness. A mineral, saline backbone keeps the smoke bright and focused, delivering a refined Islay perfume that hints at coastal depth and rarity.

Palate

Intense peat and maritime smoke envelope the palate, a saline heartbeat underpinned by iodine and coastal minerality. Sherry-derived notes of raisin, fig and cocoa unfold with warm spice and vanilla from the oak. Rich and mouth-coating, the finish releases peppery warmth and a lingering, smoky-sweet glow.

Finish

Long, maritime finish of peat and sea spray, with brine and iodine softening into velvety sherry sweetness—dried cherry, fig, cocoa—then a warm, spicy oak glow that lingers.