Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 
Bottled by: Murray McDavid 70cl / 50% 

An 8-year-old Caol Ila 2014 bottled as a small batch without colouring or chill filtration by Murray McDavid for their Benchmark range.

This Caol Ila ended its maturation in Pauillac red wine casks from Chateau Latour after initial maturation in bourbon hogsheads, and is a small batch of 1399 bottles at the slightly higher-than-normal strength of 50%. This should be an interesting combination of Caol Ila's briny smoke and Latour's tart red berries and tobacco hints.

Attributes

Distillery	Caol Ila
Bottler	Murray McDavid
Series	Benchmark
Country	Scotland
Region	Islay
Distilled Year	2014
Bottling Year	2022
Age	8
Limited Edition	Yes
Bottles Produced	1399
Cask Type	1st fill Latour Red Wine
Cask Numbers	2005801+5797+3921+3920
Bottle Size	70cl
ABV	50%
Pre-Owned	No

Tasting Notes

Official Tasting Notes

Nose: BBQ embers, coastal, red apple.

Palate: Floral peat, zesty citrus, hint of honey.

Finish: Oily, mellow oak, lingering peat.