Caol Ila 16 Year Old Father of Malt - Father's Day Reserve (Master of Malt) 70cl Whisky
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Single Malt
Scotland
1 Dec 2008
1 Mar 2025
Caol Ila 16 Year Old Father of Malt - Father's Day Reserve (Master of Malt)
Check it out! Our very own 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.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
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.
Palate
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.
Finish
Vibrant and long, with sweet peat, roasty coffee, grilled peach, a hint of hibiscus, cracked pepper, and Kola Cubes.
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