Caol Ila 2014/2026 - 11 y.o. - Madeira Wine Barrique Finish #2100638 - Murray McDavid

Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 56.5% | Not chill-filtered | No coloring

Caol Ila 2014/2026 - 11 y.o. - Madeira Wine Barrique Finish #2100638 - Murray McDavid

Special features: This Caol Ila from 2014 and bottled in 2026 has matured for 11 years and offers a finish in a first-fill Madeira barrique from Justino's. It is a heavily peated single malt from the renowned Scottish region of Islay. Bottled by Murray McDavid, this whisky comes in an attractive gift packaging and includes the characteristics of a cask strength bottling that is not chill-filtered.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: The nose reveals aromas of baked apples and bittersweet orange marmalade, accompanied by roasted hickory wood. A gentle, wine-like sweetness rounds off the bouquet.
• Palate: On the palate, grilled peaches meet salty peat smoke, underpinned by spicy embers and a slightly oily, smoky texture.
• Finish: The finish is characterized by lingering smoke and notes of red apple as well as sweet malt, which gradually gains depth.

Distillery/Bottler: Murray McDavid is an independent bottler based in Speyside, known for creative cask maturations and high-quality single malts. The Caol Ila distillery, from which this whisky originates, is famous for its intense, smoky style. This bottling is part of Murray McDavid's Benchmark series and is distilled at the historic Coleburn Distillery. The cask maturation used here reflects the philosophy of the "Art of Maturation" and offers a fascinating tasting experience.

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