Each of the Four Corners of Scotland collection beautifully shows the classic aromas and tastes of one special region. A limited distillery exclusive, this 14-year-old cask strength release is made to commemorate the transformation of the home of Caol Ila malt whisky in 2022. The Islay region of the four corners of Scotland.   

• Limited edition liquid and pack design, part of the Four Corners of Scotland Collection
• 14yo Caol Ila
• 53.0% ABV Cask strength
• Matured in refill and freshly charred hogsheads

Charles MacLean… “An interesting Caol Ila, starting gently then quickly blossoming into full distillery character.”

in a sentence… This delicious Caol Ila expands on all the expected characters; coal-tar and bonfire aromas, a firm, clean taste, sweetness turning to salt, and a pleasing finish with charred smoke.

in full…

Appearance: Bright 18 carat gold. Exceptional beading.

Nose: Mellow in feel, with light prickle. Clean and fresh throughout, with vaguely medicinal notes and the faint smokiness of an extinguished beach-bonfire always there behind them. The first impression is mildly medicinal, as with the aroma of an antiseptic cream. An elusive pastry note lies beneath on a base of freshly laundered linen. The medicinal notes increase in the development, then subside with water, which brings out a note of damp wool, like a freshly washed jumper.

Body: Medium.

Palate: A smooth texture and a sweet start; clean, noticeably smoky and leaving a trail as clear as a lit gunpowder fuse. A shake of salt adds balance. The taste becomes sweeter with a splash of water, no more, when there is also light acidity and more salt. Surprisingly mild, compared to the taste at natural strength. And delicious.

Finish: Long and pleasantly hot, while a last lightly charred, spicy note lingers in the aftertaste. With water, the heat subsides, and the spiciness lingers.