{"product_id":"caol-ila-distillers-edition-double-matured-moscatel-cask-wood-si","title":"Caol Ila Distillers Edition Double Matured Moscatel Cask Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Islay, Scotland 1 Litre","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaol Ila Distillers Edition (Moscatel Finish) shows coastal peat, sweet dried fruit, barbecue‑tinged smoke, cinnamon spice, and a long, clean, smoky finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**Caol Ila Distillers Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDouble Matured in Moscatel Cask Wood • Islay, Scotland • 43% ABV**\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNose - 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditional reviews highlight apple crumble, rosehip, minerals, butter, citrus, and iodine, adding depth and a lightly spicy edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoodWinters describes it as pure, clean Caol Ila—peaty, medicinal, rich fruit, spicy and fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalate - Full‑flavoured smoke with a sweeter, barbecue‑leaning edge, supported by pepper, cinnamon, and a crisp, clean maritime character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Moscatel finish introduces honeyed fruit, grapes, jasmine, and a subtle light dryness, distinguishing it from heavier sherry finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther tasters note sea spray, extinguished campfire, peaches, rose, incense, and orange zest, giving the palate both savoury smoke and bright fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinish - Long, smoky, and beautifully balanced. Citrus, sea spray, butter, lavender, mahogany wood, and barley linger with a spicy, drying fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaster of Malt summarises it simply as “lovely and smoky.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegion: Islay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eABV: 43%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaturation: Refill ex‑bourbon → Moscatel wine cask finish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfile: Coastal peat • Dried fruit • Barbecue smoke • Pepper \u0026amp; cinnamon • Citrus • Honeyed sweetness • Clean, drying finish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A stylish, double‑matured Caol Ila marrying coastal peat with Moscatel‑driven dried fruit, honey, and fragrant spice—clean, smoky, and beautifully balanced.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M\u0026M Personal Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51732237451585,"sku":null,"price":109.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/3736\/5313\/files\/caol-ila-distillers-edition-double-matured-moscatel-cask-wood-si.jpg?v=1778857760","url":"https:\/\/www.mikeoldfieldwines.co.uk\/products\/caol-ila-distillers-edition-double-matured-moscatel-cask-wood-si","provider":"M\u0026M Personal Vintners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}