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Caol Ila Distillers Edition: Moscatel Finish on Islay's Largest Distillery — The Workhorse Behind Johnnie Walker

Name: Caol Ila Distillers Edition: Moscatel Finish on Islay's Largest Distillery — The Workhorse Behind Johnnie Walker
Brand: Caol Ila Distillery
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.5 (1 reviews)

7.5 /10

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Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery
Type: Scotch
Age: NAS
ABV: 43% ABV
Price: £76.95

Caol Ila Distillers Edition is a Scotch whisky made by Caol Ila Distillery. ABV: 43% ABV. Age: NAS. Our expert rating is 7.5/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Tropical fruit, mango, honeydew melon, maritime brine, seaweed, floral honey, iodine, vanilla, earthy peat, apricot, sweet lemon — the Moscatel adding brightness

Palate

Rounder than standard Caol Ila — caramel, lemon candy, pear, sweet oak, then ash, smoke, pepper, bread crust, milk chocolate

Finish

Bitter tea, liquorice, grapefruit zest — earthy and slightly dry, the Moscatel finish subtle but effective

Expert Review

7.5/10

Islay's largest distillery (6.5 million litres annually), founded 1846. 'Caol Ila' is Gaelic for 'Sound of Islay.' Roughly 85-95% of output goes into blends, most notably Johnnie Walker Black Label. The Distillers Edition is finished in Moscatel (sweet Spanish dessert wine) casks — adding creamy sweetness that complements rather than overwhelms the signature smoke. 43%.