Caol Ila has long been a popular dram with whisky drinker's and whisky blenders.
They've really showcased the dry smoke here with the added influence of the Moscatel cask.
The 2004 vintage of Caol Ila's entry in Diageo's Distillers Edition range, bottled in 2016 at an ABV of 43%
Nose: Wonderfully concentrated pure, clean Caol Ila – peaty and medicinal, with rich fruit, spicy and fragrant.
Palate: Sweetness and maltiness strike first, then are quickly overwhelmed by peat smoke and intense, clean, crisp flavours. Caol Ila’s signature smoky bonfires are here, and build to quite a size.
Finish: Overall, drying, in a beautifully balanced, complex, elegant development with cinnamon spice.