Caol Ila 'Old Malt Cask' 2009 / 9 years old 50% Dingle dried banana chips and an

dried banana chips and an unusual 'green' hint of green tea and wasabi

with the wood returning in toasted oak spice

this 13 year old Caol Ila from the west coast island of Islay falls under their 'smoky' profile

the Yoichi distillery's coastal location on the northern island of Hokkaido was chosen by Masataka Taketsuru due to the climate there more closely resembling that of Scotland than any other area in Japan

handcrafted with old-fashioned methods

Caol Ila 'Old Malt Cask' 2009 / 9 years old 50% Dingle dried banana chips and anSelected by one of Scotland's acclaimed independent bottlers, this new single cask Caol Ila was matured for 9 years in a refill hogshead cask and bottled at the 'golden strength', according to Stewart Laing, of 50%. The aroma (sometimes refered to as the 'nose') is ashy, sea air salty and filled with smokey notes. To taste, the peat and sea salt are still there, alongside a toffee sweetness. A big and beefy glass of Islay magic.