14-year-old

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Caol Ila's 14-year-old single malt represents a benchmark expression from this storied Islay distillery, situated on the remote Isle of Islay's windswept shores. This whisky balances the distillery's peaty maritime character with refined sweetness and complexity, bottled at a robust 53% ABV that showcases its full personality and depth. The nose reveals a sophisticated interplay of sweet, fruity aromas—rum raisins, dates, and tropical notes—layered beneath soft peaty smoke with cocoa and hazelnut undertones. On the palate, nutty characters take centre stage, with cashews and walnut skins leading into caramel, honey, and baked apple notes, supported by a drying tannic structure. The finish is warming and persistent, with earthy peat gradually giving way to oak influence, leaving a complex, lingering impression of chocolate and dried spices.

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