Caol Ila North Star Single Cask Whisky 15 Year Old · 2011 Vintage
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Distilled at Caol Ila in 2011, this 15-year-old Islay single malt was independently bottled by North Star Spirits in 2026. Released at 49.5% ABV, it offers a refined expression of Caol Ila’s signature maritime style, combining clean peat smoke with citrus, coastal salinity and gentle oak.
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Tasting Notes
Nose
Aromas of thick peat smoke rise with briny sea air and iodine, carried on a mineral, salty tang. Fresh citrus zest—lemon and lime—lifts the profile, while vanilla and light oak lend warmth and a touch of sweetness that threads through the maritime depth.
Palate
Powerful coastal peat greets the palate—briny smoke, iodine, and mineral salt with a stony sea-spray lift. Vanilla and citrus peel weave through toasted oak, while a subtle sweetness threads a caramel-tinged undercurrent. Long, warming finish of smoke, pepper, and salt.
Finish
Long, maritime finish with Caol Ila peat and sea-salt iodine lingering like salt spray on the tongue. Subtle citrus zest and vanilla sweetness surface, then a peppery, refined fade that dissolves into a soft, smoky afterglow.