Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 Ruby Port Finish Old Particular

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This Caol Ila 10 Year Old from 2015 is a distinctive expression from Douglas Laing's Old Particular Islay Collection. After ten years of maturation, the whisky receives a secondary finish in ruby Port casks, adding a contemporary dimension to this classic Islay distillery's characterful, smoky identity. The nose reveals Caol Ila's signature maritime peat alongside intriguing secondary notes—hints of volcanic wines, coastal air, and blackberries emerge alongside toffee. On the palate, sooty, burnt character takes centre stage with black peppercorns, charred caramel, and tobacco leading the way, followed by fresher notes of juniper and spiced chocolate. The finish is notably long and warm, dominated by burnt oak, herbs, and salted chocolate with lingering minerality.

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