Provenance Caol Ila 8 years old is a wonderful single malt from the Islay region bottled by Douglas Laing for his Provenance series. 

Nose: Polished oak floors initially developing to seaweed juicy berries and candied toffee apple.

Palate: Gentle spice, stewed fruits and BBQ'd meat with a salty tang and Islay barley.

Finish: Long with Islay peat smoke to the fore alongside raisins, plums and warming, nutty quality.