Caol Ila Distillers Edition

Brine and iodine. Some fruit. Sea on the nose (not in a great way). Finish is short and not unpleasant.

Scottish trip update, had a dram of this whisky at Oban’s tasting bar. This might be one of the best value Islay whiskies out there. The additional maturation adds some more richness to this dram and heightens its family resemblance to its cousin, Lagavulin. The nose features brine, classic Caol Ila sweetness, and orchard fruit. The palate is mellow honey, warm bonfire smoke, and a slight herbal grassiness, combining to form a rich and complex whole. The end ties together toasted oak and coffee. Like a gentler Laga 16, particularly at the end.