Caol Ila 2022 Distillers Edition Single Malt Whisky 700ml
ABV: 43%
Region: Islay, Scotland
Established in 1846 near Port Askaig on Islay by Hector Henderson, Caol Ila means "Sound of Islay” in Gaelic. A fresh water supply was one reason for its siting and water has been important in many ways, ever since - a waterfall supplied power for the barley hoists and pressure for the fire hydrants. Today, a novel heat exchanger uses the sea to cool hot process water before returning it to the condensers, which for many years all supplies arrived and casks departed by sea, on a small coaster called the Pibroch. Caol Ila has been regularly globally awarded at the most prestigious events, since 2002.
Tasting Notes
APPEARANCE: Pale gold with green lights. Fine beading. Good viscosity.
BODY: Medium.
NOSE: Forward and immediately smoky-spicy, opening up to reveal Caol Ila’s trademark fresh clean notes. Once they appear, it’s as if someone has just put the bonfire out by throwing water on it. There is fruit too, subdued by comparison.
PALATE: Firm and oily-smooth in texture, the taste sweet and mouth coating to start, with a full smoky attack on the palate, and intensely flavourful in nature. This concentrated smokiness is well balanced by sweetness, body and light-wood spice.
FINISH: Long, smoky and robust; delightfully palate warming and spicy.
