Caol Ila SMWS Society Cask No. 53.285 - Feis Ile 2019 Whisky 10 Year Old · 2008 Vintage
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A Caol Ila single malt bottled by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society as cask number 53.285, this 10 year old was distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2019 for Feis Ile after maturation in a bourbon cask. Bottled at cask strength of 60.2% ABV, the release was limited to 285 bottles.
Bourbon cask maturation brings vanilla sweetness, citrus and gentle spice, complementing Caol Ila’s distinctive coastal peat smoke and maritime character, creating a bold and concentrated Islay expression with clarity of distillery style.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Bright golden amber with honeyed warmth and a delicate pale copper edge.
Nose
Bright coastal peat and sea-salt lift the nose, with vanilla sweetness and a citrus veil of lemon and orange. Subtle ginger spice threads through the aroma, while bourbon-cask notes add caramel and creamy vanilla, brightening Caol Ila’s maritime smoke into a bold, focused Islay perfume.
Palate
At cask strength, vanilla from the bourbon coats the palate with bright citrus and a gentle spice that gives warmth without harshness. Caol Ila’s coastal peat and maritime salt ride the profile, delivering smoky iodine and brine that stay precise and mouthwatering. The finish zests with citrus peel and mineral bite, long and refined, a bold Islay signature.
Finish
Long, maritime finish where coastal peat eases into bright vanilla and citrus zest, with a subtle spice that lingers. Sea-salt whispers mingle with warm bourbon oak, leaving a clean, persistent Islay glow that invites another thoughtful sip.
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