Caol Ila 2010 12 YO Hepburn’s Choice 70CL 46% Brand_Highland Queen Before that

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and North Dakota malted barley

a touch of coconut

probably bottled in the early 1990s

Aged for an extraordinary 23 years in carefully selected charred American oak barrels

Caol Ila 2010 12 YO Hepburn’s Choice 70CL 46% Brand_Highland Queen Before thatA Hepburns Choice bottling of Caol Ila. Distilled 2010, matured in a single ex sherry butt, and bottled 2023. Tasting Notes Nose: Opens with wood smoke, a touch of brininess, and a subtle green note, complemented by dried fruits. Taste: Medium bodied and consistent with the nose, though somewhat subdued. Apples become more prominent, alongside wood smoke. Finish: Medium length, introducing a maritime element with a hint of sea salt.