Caol Ila Distiller's Edition 2004 Release 43% 70cl Speyside

Caol Ila Distiller's Edition 2004 Release 43% 70cl SpeysideOne of the greatest Caol Ila bottlings on the market, simply put. Despite being bottled at the standard 43%, this superb Islay malt was aged partially in Moscatel casks lending a complex sweetness to the citrus and peat of Caol Ila. Caol Ila is Islay's powerhouse distillery, producing malt whisky mainly for blends such as Johnnie Walker Black Label. Yet their reputation is up there with the best Islay has to offer, proving quality and quantity can go

Softly sooty

with a rich toasted barley

Rock Island 10 Year Old  Douglas Laing 46% - 70cl

Nose: Sweet with some gentle peat smoke

salted caramel and strawberries with a touch of black pepper

One of the newer blends from Japan comes in the form of this very elegant Toki whisky It's a great tasting expression that stands out from some more well-known names we all love from Japan

Finish: A lucky bag of candies with a dry spice and honey note in the final moments of this elegant dram

with smoky undertones and fruitiness

Palate: Some rich Rye Spice

a good hint of burning embers with dark chocolate and dates on the finish add to the total enjoyment of this dram

subtle minted smoke surrounds chocolate tannins

This single malt was matured in Ex-bourbon and Red wine casks bottled at 46% VolNose: Soft white chocolate moose with fresh banana and hints of tropical fruits