Golden Cask Caol Ila 35 Year Old

A 35-year-old Caol Ila that has been bottled for the Golden Cask range by the House of Macduff. The liquid was drawn from a single bourbon barrel that was laid to rest in November 1984 for over three decades, before being bottled in February 2020 at 47.5% abv without chill filtration. Highly limited, just 204 bottles of this single malt have been produced.

The aromas of this expression reveals its Islay roots from the very start, with bonfire smoke, boat yard, (oil and old fishing ropes), and coal tar soap, before moving on to salt lemon with a honeyed sweetness, some treacle toffee and aniseed balls. Flavours show off its maturity with a good oak, dried peat, some spices, (white pepper); it is balanced with a fruity sweetness of peaches and over ripe pears and some gentle golden syrup which weaves through it from start to end. The finish flirts from honey and brown sugar to ash and peat smoke with a peppery touch, giving it a lovely warmth as it trails off…