CAOL ILA 9 ans 2015 100 Proof #26 1st Fill Sherry Butts & Bourbon Hogsheads Signatory Vintage

Close to smoked malted barley, Caol Ila is also marine, vegetal, oily and peaty. The recent official bottlings are particularly expressive, with an intense peaty and smoky character and a fine sweet/savoury balance. Independent bottlers Gordon & MacPhail and Signatory Vintage also offer magnificent versions of this single malt. The Caol Ila distillery's large, onion-shaped stills go a long way to explaining the rather light, very fine character of this single malt.

This Caol Ila, distilled in 2015, was aged for 8 years before being bottled at 57.10%. It has a rich, smoky profile, with aromas of peat, dried fruit and chocolate. The brand-new 100 Proof range refers to the British system of measuring alcohol content, which corresponds to the famous 'Navy Strength'. At 57.1% proof, this range highlights a variety of distilleries, which express themselves with great intensity while retaining the aromatic richness typical of Signatory Vintage's ageing expertise. A range to take your tasting further and rediscover the ageing work of this independent bottler.