Cooper's Choice Caol Ila C&C Fruit Madeira Cask Finish 54.5%

The clue is in the name here. Caol Ila Creosote & Candied Fruits matured in an American oak cask before moving to a Madeira cask, which means a medley of sweet fruit notes join the characteristic Caol Ila peat. This limited edition single malt was bottled in 2022 by The Vintage Malt Whisky Co. for The Cooper’s Choice series, with an outturn of only 360 bottles, non-chill filtered and with natural colour.

Nose: Waves of smouldering bonfires, with raisins, and some tawny marmalade.

Palate: Peppery spice joins the earthy peat, with grilled peaches, and oaky vanilla.

Finish: Tar and scorched sugar, with some candied citrus peels.

-Master of Malt