Single Malt
Scotland
1 Dec 2008
1 Mar 2025
Check it out! Our very own 2025 Father's Day Reserve, and it's a belter of a single malt from Caol Ila. Distilled in December 2008, the whisky spent 16 years maturing in an oloroso sherry hogshead before we earmarked it for this special Father of Malt edition, cracking open the cask to release a total of 491 bottles. That's 491 very happy Dads. If it gets to them before everyone else, that is... It's one supremely gluggable dram.
Salted peanuts, baked apple, rich peat, then earthy, fruity notes of dandelion and burdock. There's creaminess beneath with notes of vanilla, chocolate nuts, toffee, and shortbread, then waves of porridge and smoked tea.
It's a goodie! Brimming with layers of peat smoke, with notes of smoky cured meats, a touch of fennel, then sweeter suggestions of rooibos tea and dried red fruits. There's some peppercorn and candied ginger heat in tow, but creamy oaken vanilla keeps it in check.
Vibrant and long, with sweet peat, roasty coffee, grilled peach, a hint of hibiscus, cracked pepper, and Kola Cubes.
As well as adding gifts to lucky MoM orders, #WhiskySanta is granting wishes on social media every day! Hit the button above and let them know what you'd like. It could be yours!
A cracking malt easy going treacle and spice !
Bought my Dad this for Father’s Day and he said it was “ok”. Extremely disappointing for the price and seems to be a bit of a gimmick for Father’s Day. You can get a lot nicer scotch for less!
