Delicious single malt from Islay's Caol Ila distillery, independently bottled by That Boutique-y Whisky Company after 11 years of maturation. The distillery looks out across the water to the isle of Jura, and it looks as though Caol Ila will be having a few visitors from its neighbour...
Batch 12 is a release of 1,489 bottles.
‘That Boutique-y Whisky Company’ bottles single malts, single grains and bourbons from a variety of renowned distilleries as well as producing award-winning blended malts and blends. These whiskies are adorned with cultish graphic novel-style labels.
Damp peat, smoked oysters and some sea-washed pebbles form a smoked, marine core that damson jam, stewed blackberries and apricot yoghurt rise through. Vanilla ice cream and thyme honey are present in the backdrop.
Sweet dried fruit, bitter marmalade and dry woody tannins emerge through a slightly saline element. Cured meats, roasted chestnuts and charred smoke follow with touches of creamy lemon meringue pie.
Rich and smoky, with a little brown sugar sweetness.
Delicious, varied and moreish - this is great stuff from Caol Ila.
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