Caol Ila Distiller's Edition 2004 Release 43% 70cl Mary Queen of Scots some orange chocolate segments

some orange chocolate segments

smoke and sweet peat dried apricots

peat smoke and lasting sweetness

orange peel with waves of stoned fruits

more creamy rich chocolate and crispy caramel wafers

Caol Ila Distiller's Edition 2004 Release 43% 70cl Mary Queen of Scots some orange chocolate segmentsOne of the greatest Caol Ila bottlings on the market, simply put. Despite being bottled at the standard 43%, this superb Islay malt was aged partially in Moscatel casks lending a complex sweetness to the citrus and peat of Caol Ila. Caol Ila is Islay's powerhouse distillery, producing malt whisky mainly for blends such as Johnnie Walker Black Label. Yet their reputation is up there with the best Islay has to offer, proving quality and quantity can go