Caol Ila Distiller's Edition 2004 Release 43% 70cl Nikka Palate: Takes a fair amount

Palate: Takes a fair amount of water

creme brulee

honey and ginger with a touch of sweet peppers

Talisker is a heavily protected brand and rarely seen as an independent bottling

ground cashews are definitely here adding to a rich mid palate

Caol Ila Distiller's Edition 2004 Release 43% 70cl Nikka Palate: Takes a fair amountOne of the greatest Caol Ila bottlings on the market, simply put. Despite being bottled at the standard 43%, this superb Islay malt was aged partially in Moscatel casks lending a complex sweetness to the citrus and peat of Caol Ila. Caol Ila is Islay's powerhouse distillery, producing malt whisky mainly for blends such as Johnnie Walker Black Label. Yet their reputation is up there with the best Islay has to offer, proving quality and quantity can go