Càrn Mòr Caol Ila 14 Year Old
Key Facts About This Single Malt Scotch
Bottler: Càrn Mòr
Range: Strictly Limited
Whisky Maker: Morrison's Distillers
Distillery: Caol Ila
Age: 14 years old
Distilled: 2012
Bottled: 2026
Region: Islay, Scotland
Spirit: Single malt scotch
Cask Type: Single oloroso sherry butt
Alcohol by Volume: 52.1%
Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration
Outturn: 488 bottles
Bottle Size: 700ml
Caol Ila 14 Year Old Tasting notes
Layers of peat smoke intertwined with smoky cured meats and dried fruits.
About this Càrn Mòr whisky
This Caol Ila 14 Year Old from Morrison Distillers was released under the Càrn Mòr Strictly Limited range, bringing together two of whisky’s most compelling flavour profiles: maritime Islay peat and classic Oloroso sherry maturation.
Distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2026, this single malt spent its maturation in a single Oloroso sherry butt, a cask style renowned for adding depth, dried fruit richness, and warming spice. Caol Ila’s spirit is particularly well suited to sherry wood, with its clean, coastal peat smoke providing a perfect counterpoint to the sweeter and darker notes developed through maturation.
Unlike heavily medicinal styles of Islay whisky, Caol Ila is often admired for its elegance and balance. Here, the Oloroso influence enhances rather than dominates, allowing the distillery’s signature smoky character to remain firmly at the heart of the whisky.
The whisky opens with layers of peat smoke intertwined with smoky cured meats and rich dried fruits. The combination creates a wonderfully savoury profile, where maritime smoke, salted air, and gentle sweetness work together seamlessly. As the whisky develops, notes of dark fruit, polished oak, and warming spice emerge, adding further complexity without sacrificing freshness.
The palate carries the same balance of smoke and richness, delivering a satisfying combination of savoury depth, dried fruit sweetness, and gentle oak influence. The finish is long and warming, with lingering peat smoke, cured meat character, and a subtle sweetness that slowly fades into spice and oak.
Bottled at 52.1% ABV, with natural colour and without chill filtration, this whisky retains plenty of texture and flavour while remaining highly approachable. With an outturn of 488 bottles, it offers a generous yet limited opportunity to experience one of Islay’s most versatile distilleries in a classic sherry-cask style.
A richly flavoured Islay malt where elegant peat smoke meets the dark fruit and savoury depth of Oloroso maturation.
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