Whiskies
2013 LotG
59.6%
The ArdmoreSingle MaltScotland

2013 LotG

Whiskies
2014 MM
54.9%
Caol IlaSingle MaltScotland

2014 MM

57.1%

2015 SV

5.0 out of 5 (1 review)

Caol Ila stands as a celebrated Islay expression, renowned for its robust, smoky character tempered by refined sweetness. This 2015 Signatory Vintage release captures the distillery's coastal essence: intense smoke married with fruity complexity and coastal salinity.

The nose reveals banana and confectionery sweetness, while the palate delivers a well-structured profile of toffee, black pepper, and gentle spice. Coastal smoke mingles with citrus and fresh fruit notes, underpinned by a subtle earthiness. The finish is warming and lingering, with ash and smoke gradually fading, leaving behind a pleasant, peppery dryness that keeps you reaching for another sip.

ABV
57.1%
Age (years)
2015 years
Distillery
Caol Ila
Country
Scotland
Region
Islay

Flavour Profile

Nose
Fresh fruitCitrusCaramelHoney
Palate
CitrusCaramelToffeePepperySaltySmoky
Finish
PepperySmokyBurntTar

Reviews (1)