Caol Ila Distillers Edition Single Malt Whisky

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Whisky
Producer:
 
Caol Ila
Label Name:
 
Distillers Edition Single Malt Whisky
Country:
 
Scotland, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Islay
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
43%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2011 – Double Gold / Best Single Malt Scotch; International Wine & Spirit Competition (Gold, Best in Class) 2008 & 2009; Gold – International Spirits Competition 2009 & 2010; Gold – Scotch Whisky Masters 2010

Tasting Note
Coastal peat smoke and sea-salt meet Moscatel-driven honeyed dried fruit (apricot, raisin), citrus peel, vanilla and warm spice. Medium-full, oily palate with clean smoke and a long, dry, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, smoked salmon, blue cheese, roast lamb, aged cheddar, dark chocolate. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, grilled mackerel, yakitori, spicy Korean BBQ, rich coconut-based curries.

Production Method
Double maturation: initially aged in American/European oak (ex-bourbon/sherry) then finished in ex-Moscatel (Moscatel wine) casks; bottled at 43% ABV.

Vineyard Info
Caol Ila, founded 1846 on Islay’s Sound of Islay (near Port Askaig), produces coastal, peated single malts; now part of Diageo’s portfolio and included in the Distillers Edition double-maturation releases.