Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 1925785/193/194) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 6 years
- Price
- £60.82
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Fresh Fruit, Cooked Fruit, Sherried
- Description
- Caol Ila's 2014 distillate spent six years in bourbon casks before a 14-month Cognac cask finish, marrying Islay's coastal peat character with bright fruity oak influence. The interplay is striking: saline smoke and seaweed meet orchard fruits and subtle oak spice, with the Cognac cask adding elegance without overwhelming. The texture is medium-bodied and refined, with a balanced finish that fades into warming peat. A sophisticated take on Islay peat, ideal for those who enjoy smoke with complexity.
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Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2014 (casks 1925785/193/194) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is a 6-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, fresh fruit, cooked fruit, sherried. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Caol Ila's 2014 distillate spent six years in bourbon casks before a 14-month Cognac cask finish, marrying Islay's coastal peat character with bright fruity oak influence. The interplay is striking: saline smoke and seaweed meet orchard fruits and subtle oak spice, with the Cognac cask adding elegance without overwhelming. The texture is medium-bodied and refined, with a balanced finish that fades into warming peat. A sophisticated take on Islay peat, ideal for those who enjoy smoke with complexity.
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