Darkness! Caol Ila 7 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.5%
- Age
- 7 years
- Price
- £74.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Caol Ila's smoky character gains unexpected dimension from a finishing period in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, creating a rare interplay of peat smoke and rich dried fruit. Bottled at cask strength as part of the Darkness! range, only 93 bottles capture this distinctive Islay expression.
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Darkness! Caol Ila 7 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is a 7-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 55.5% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, cooked fruit, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Caol Ila's smoky character gains unexpected dimension from a finishing period in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, creating a rare interplay of peat smoke and rich dried fruit. Bottled at cask strength as part of the Darkness! range, only 93 bottles capture this distinctive Islay expression.
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