A 2015 release Caol Ila from Gordon & MacPhail, bottled as part of their Connoisseurs Choice whisky series. Distilled in 2003, matured in 1st fill bourbon barrels, bottled at 46% vol.
ABV (Strength)
46
Cask Type
1st Fill Bourbon Barrels
Distillery
Caol Ila
Bottler
Gordon & MacPhail
Bottle Size
70cl
Bottling Date
2015
Region
Islay
Country
Scotland
Series
Connoisseurs Choice
Style
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Vintage
2003
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Caol Ila 2003 / Connoisseurs Choice / Bottled 2015
The whisky has cured meat aromas initially with vanilla, apple and ripe banana. The palate is sweet with pear and orange flavours, complemented by a lingering pear smoke edge