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Caol Ila Unpeated 15 year old, 59.1%

Price: 129 Issue: Winter 2018 Reviewer: Gavin Smith Category: Single Malt Scotch

Unpeated Caol Ila has become a staple in Diageo's Special Releases program. This year's expression was matured in a combination of refill and rejuvenated American oak barrels and bodega European oak butts. Fresh and spicy on the nose, with tropical fruit aromas. Creamy on the palate, with fruit-and-nut milk chocolate bars, plus notes of developing citrus. The finish is slightly earthy, with wood spices.