Woodrow's Caol Ila 14 Year Old
Key Facts About This Single Malt Scotch
Bottler: Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Founder: Woody Tan
Range: Warehouse Reserve
Distillery: Caol Ila
Age: 14 years old
Distilled: 24/10/2007
Bottled: 24/05/2022
Region: Islay, Scotland
Spirit: Single malt scotch
Cask Type: A single refill PX cask
Cask Ref: 317310
Alcohol by Volume: Cask strength at 57.1%
Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration
Outturn: 252 bottles
Bottle Size: 700ml
Caol Ila 14 Year Old Tasting Notes
Woody's tasting notes
Nose: Maple syrup, bacon, sweet smoke, star anise, almond and marzipan.
Palate: Oily with salted meats, warm pineapple, ginger sponge and other winter spices.
Finish: Drying finish with herbal notes and bitter dark chocolate.
Ed's tasting notes
Colour: Natural colour, dark amber or burnished gold.
Nose: Smoke from oak logs burning in the brick hearth of a country pub. Salted caramel and apple chutney. The alcohol is well integrated.
Palate: Medium to full mouthfeel, great texture. Smoked honey-glazed ham, on a sea-sprayed beach. Stewed apple with blackberries. Dry roasted nuts and almonds, with a touch of wood spice.
Finish: Medium length. Ginger and chocolate, with Islay smoke. A little bright spice leaves the palate ready for another sip.
Overall: A really yummy dram - if you're a Caol Ila fan, you'll love this.
About this Woodrow's whisky
Woodrow's of Edinburgh presents a striking 14 Year Old Caol Ila single malt as part of their Warehouse Reserve range, created by founder Woody Tan. Distilled on October 24, 2007, and bottled on May 24, 2022, this Islay whisky captures the distillery’s signature balance of smoky maritime character and subtle sweetness. Matured exclusively in a single refill Pedro Ximénez cask (cask 317310), it showcases rich layers of dried fruits, dark chocolate, and a gentle, smoky finish. Bottled at cask strength (57.1%) with natural colour and no chill filtration, it’s an unadulterated expression of Caol Ila’s craftsmanship. With only 252 bottles available, this is a limited edition perfect for fans of Islay’s bold yet nuanced whiskies.
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