Unpeated Caol Ila?! Is this possible? Well, let’s find out. Trying it neat first. Nose: the light smoke and briny smell hit the nose first and then it evolved into salted caramel with charred oak, the vanilla slowly but surely came through with dried fruits hanging at the back, hmmm fragrant and fantastic smell! Palate: surprisingly light and fruity to start out with, then bang the pepper and heat came with tender sweetness. Finish: long, citrus, vanilla, smoky and trace of bitter. Several drops of water later... More creamier and fruity, sweeter also on the nose. Noticeably sweeter, bitter honey and oakier on palate. 95 on the nose easily, such such wonderful nose! The not so complex palate seems a little bit lacking compared to the nose. Overall a fantastic dram. Did I mention the price?? $100 USD for a bottle, such a bargain! Highly impressive unpeated Caol Ila release!