Caol Ila Single Cask Whisky Miniature 14 Year Old · 1981 Vintage

Colour

Sunlit amber with honey-gold highlights and a copper-bronze sheen.

Nose

Piercing coastal aromas of iodine and sea spray mingle with thick peat smoke and mineral brine. Underneath, citrus zest and rich sherry fruit—figs and raisins—emerge, supported by warm oak. A resinous, peppery spine hints at cocoa and tobacco, weaving a bold maritime perfume that speaks of Islay in its prime.

Palate

Bold Caol Ila peat floods the palate, mingling with saline sea spray and iodine. An oily, waxy body carries citrus zest, vanilla-laced oak, and a hint of cocoa. Peppery spice builds as the high strength warms the mouth, delivering a long, coastal finish of smoke, minerals, and resin.

Finish

Long, maritime finish infused with Caol Ila peat and sea spray, fading into warm spice and a delicate hint of dried fruit. A mineral, resinous oak coats the palate, finishing with a peppery kick and a lingering, cask-strength warmth.