Douglas Laing Old Particular Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2011

Douglas Laing Old Particular Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2011 is an independently bottled Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the renowned Caol Ila Distillery on Scotland's Isle of Islay. Matured for 10 years in a refill butt, this expression showcases the distillery's distinctive maritime character, combining gentle peat smoke, coastal salinity, citrus, and sweet malt. Bottled at 48.4% ABV as part of Douglas Laing's Old Particular collection, it offers a balanced and approachable example of Islay whisky.

Food Pairing: Smoked salmon, grilled oysters, aged cheddar, roasted almonds, smoked meats, and dark chocolate.

Tasting Notes: Coastal salinity, gentle peat smoke, citrus zest, vanilla, sweet malt, and warming oak spices.

Nose: Fresh sea air, gentle peat smoke, lemon zest, vanilla, and toasted oak, complemented by subtle cereal sweetness.

Palate: Balanced and gently smoky, with sweet malt, citrus oils, vanilla, toasted barley, and a touch of maritime saltiness.

Finish: Medium to long, with lingering peat smoke, coastal minerality, soft oak spices, and a delicate sweetness.

Serve: Best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn glass. A few drops of water may help reveal additional citrus sweetness and soften the smoky character.