Nose

Smoke is not the star of the show. Bright and zingy fruity chews, baked peach crumble, salt and orange syrup.

Palate

The whisky almost seems to fizz. Marmalade- orange fruit sweetness and savoury bitterness of orange rind- alongside a delicate smoke. No sign of medicinal notes or the banana we often associate with Caol ila.

Finish

Rounded and full bodied coats the mouth. The smoke lingers a long time alongside a hint of mead and generous fruit.