Gordon & MacPhail Discovery Caol Ila 13 Year Old

Caol Ila 13 Year Old from Gordon & MacPhail's Discovery range is an Islay single malt distilled at Caol Ila and matured by the Elgin-based independent bottler in its own casks. The Discovery range was created as an introduction to single malts from some of Scotland's most admired distilleries, with each bottling placed in one of three flavour styles - Sherry, Smoky or Bourbon. This one belongs to the Smoky group, marked 'Smoky with Peat' on the bottle. Gordon & MacPhail's label notes describe sweet vanilla and dry-cured meat aromas over peat-smoke undertones, with apple and apricot, then ripe banana, kiwi and bright citrus leading into a long, sweet and smoky finish. Bottled at 13 years old and 43% ABV, it comes in a 700ml bottle with a gift tube.

Tasting Notes: Sweet peat smoke with orchard and tropical fruit.

Nose: Sweet vanilla and dry-cured meat over peat smoke, with apple and apricot.

Palate: Ripe banana, kiwi and vibrant fresh citrus.

Finish: Long, sweet and smoky.

Serve: Neat, or with a drop of water.