Woodrow's Caol Ila 10 Year Old
Key Facts About This Single Malt Scotch
Bottler: Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Founder: Woody Tan
Range: Warehouse Reserve
Distillery: Caol Ila
Age: 10 years old
Distilled: 20/03/2013
Bottled: 18/09/2023
Region: Islay, Scotland
Spirit: Single malt scotch
Cask Type: Refill Hogshead finished in Palo Cortado Sherry Cask for 1 year
Cask Ref: 305284
Alcohol by Volume: Cask strength at 57.6%
Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration
Outturn: 293 bottles
Bottle Size: 700ml
Caol Ila 10 Year Old Tasting Notes
Woody's tasting notes
Nose: Smoked tea, varnished oak, coastal peat, lemon candy, praline, cloves, plums.
Palate: Thick and sticky, strong maritime smoke, dark cherry jam, black coffee, eucalyptus, leather, medicinal aromas, teriyaki biltong and much more goodness.
Finish: Long and spicy, liquorice, tobacco leaves, espresso, toasted oak, fading fruit notes.
Ed's review
Colour: Bright gold. Thick in the glass with a rim of tight beads slowly developing into tears.
Nose: A long fire on the beach to warm the hands from the ocean spray. A minerality from beach pebbles and a citrus lemon note.
Palate: Full mouthfeel with a wonderful texture. Earthy peat smoke dances with lemon peel. Mocha coffee and fruit and nut milk chocolate. Alcohol is well integrated.
Finish: Long finish. Peat smoke moves into beach pebbles and ends with bright spice.
Overall: A fantastic single malt from one of my favourite distilleries. Really delicious.
About this Woodrow's whisky
Woodrow's of Edinburgh adds a vibrant 10-year-old Caol Ila single malt to their Warehouse Reserve range, crafted by founder Woody Tan. Distilled on March 20, 2013, and bottled on September 18, 2023, this Islay whisky was matured in a refill hogshead before finishing for one year in a Palo Cortado sherry cask (cask 305284). Bottled at a bold cask strength of 57.6%, with natural colour and no chill filtration, it showcases a balanced yet powerful character. With an outturn of just 293 bottles, this is a limited release for those who appreciate the distinctive charm of Islay whiskies.
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