Caol Ila Distillers Edition Double Matured Moscatel Cask Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Islay, Scotland 1 Litre

Caol Ila Distillers Edition (Moscatel Finish) shows coastal peat, sweet dried fruit, barbecue‑tinged smoke, cinnamon spice, and a long, clean, smoky finish.

**Caol Ila Distillers Edition

Double Matured in Moscatel Cask Wood • Islay, Scotland • 43% ABV**

Nose - A wave of coastal peat, damp ashes, and medicinal smokiness, lifted by dried apricot and gentle fruit sweetness from the Moscatel cask. The profile remains distinctly Caol Ila: clean, refined, smoky, and slightly briny.

Additional reviews highlight apple crumble, rosehip, minerals, butter, citrus, and iodine, adding depth and a lightly spicy edge.

WoodWinters describes it as pure, clean Caol Ila—peaty, medicinal, rich fruit, spicy and fragrant.

Palate - Full‑flavoured smoke with a sweeter, barbecue‑leaning edge, supported by pepper, cinnamon, and a crisp, clean maritime character.

The Moscatel finish introduces honeyed fruit, grapes, jasmine, and a subtle light dryness, distinguishing it from heavier sherry finishes.

Other tasters note sea spray, extinguished campfire, peaches, rose, incense, and orange zest, giving the palate both savoury smoke and bright fruit.

Finish - Long, smoky, and beautifully balanced. Citrus, sea spray, butter, lavender, mahogany wood, and barley linger with a spicy, drying fade.

Master of Malt summarises it simply as “lovely and smoky.”

Region: Islay

ABV: 43%

Maturation: Refill ex‑bourbon → Moscatel wine cask finish

Profile: Coastal peat • Dried fruit • Barbecue smoke • Pepper & cinnamon • Citrus • Honeyed sweetness • Clean, drying finish

This Distillers Edition is deep, sweet, smoky, and complex, with the Moscatel cask adding grape‑like sweetness, floral lift, and subtle honey without overwhelming Caol Ila’s signature clean, maritime peat. It’s more elegant and fruit‑forward than the standard 12‑year‑old, with a refined, evening‑dram feel.

“A stylish, double‑matured Caol Ila marrying coastal peat with Moscatel‑driven dried fruit, honey, and fragrant spice—clean, smoky, and beautifully balanced.”