Caol Ila Natural Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Old Bottling)

Colour

Deep amber with a coppery glow and honey-gold highlights.

Nose

Intense maritime peat defines the nose, with sea-salt and iodine at its core. Bright citrus zest cuts through the smoke, while vanilla and soft malt add warmth and subtle sweetness. Briny mineral notes linger alongside resinous peat, creating a refined coastal aroma that invites another swirl of the glass.

Palate

Concentrated, mouth-coating peat and sea-salt, lifting with briny iodine and a touch of antiseptic medicinal notes, hallmark Caol Ila. Rich sherry-driven fruitcake sweetness with dark chocolate and espresso, riding a glossy, oily texture. Warming spice underlines the vigorous 55% ABV, yielding a long, smoky maritime finish that lingers with salt, smoke and refined sweetness.

Finish

Long, maritime finish with unapologetic peat smoke. Briny iodine and sea-salt weave through ash, leaving a mineral, drying tail. Hints of citrus zest, vanilla, and spice cling to the palate as the warmth from the high ABV slowly fades.