Caol Ila Smoky Scot Islay Single Malt Whisky 5 Year Old
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Smoky Scot represents a reflection of Islay, full of the characteristic peat smoke and medicinal notes for which the island’s whiskies are renowned. Distilled at the Caol Ila Distillery on the east coast of the Whisky island, it offers a great insight into what Islay has to offer to Whisky aficionados.
Matured for five years in traditional oak casks that previously held bourbon, it is a youthful and lively representative of the house style. The clear and vibrant flavours of iodine, seaweed, tar and smoke will transport you to the magical island of Islay.
The initial notes of tar, old wood, brine and smoke gradually give way to a more subtle, flowery and malty bouquet. There is roasted sunflower seeds, generous maltiness and a hint of menthol.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Bright pale gold with sunlit straw tones, a crystal-clear glow and a hint of honey-amber at the rim.
Nose
Piercing peat, medicinal iodine and brine rise with tar and coastal smoke, a true Islay sentinel. Old wood notes soften into a delicate floral and malty bouquet, while roasted sunflower seeds add a warm, nutty sweetness. A cool menthol lift hints at sea spray, signaling a youthful, vibrant Caol Ila profile with immediate coastal character.
Palate
Peat and iodine lend a maritime bite, with tar, brine and smoke mingling with seaweed and a saline mineral edge. The palate opens to a floral-malt sweetness, backed by roasted sunflower seeds and generous maltiness. A cool menthol lift freshens the finish, leaving a crisp, resinous warmth that captures Islay’s youthful, smoky heart.
Finish
Long, maritime finish of iodine, brine and tar, slowly melting into a subtle malt sweetness. Sea-salt and peat retreat, leaving a cooling menthol echo and a dry, lingering whisper of smoke.
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