Caol Ila has more fame than different expressions. The name Caol Ila means "the sound of Islay" and this distillery edition is part of a series of whiskies that Diageo release every now and then, for their most popular malts, like Talisker and Oban; usually double matured. Bottled at 43%abv, burnished gold color. On the nose is nice: Grapefruit, lemon air freshener, pine, prune, burnt car oil, lemons, acetone, orange peel. Actually very citric and medium peaty. The aroma resembles to a horse race track. Iodine, seaweed, beach and sea. After a couple of sips a dim sherriness emerges. On the palate is good but too simple. Creamy Vanilla, salt and earth. That's it. Aftertaste is also a little simple. Tobacco, agave, a little watery and sandy. Reminds you a lot of the beach. Overall this is a fine whisky, easy drinkable and safe for inexperienced palates. Maybe too safe. 83 over 100 is my score for it.