Gordon & Macphail Caol Ila 2006 17YO First Fill Sherry Puncheon 700ml

Bottled for Gordon & MacPhail’s Connoisseurs Choice range, this single malt Scotch whisky is from Caol Ila Distillery. It was distilled in 2006 and aged for 17 years (#306193) in a first-fill sherry puncheon before it was bottled on 11 January 2024 at 58.3% ABV. Only 571 bottles were released. Colour: Dark Gold Nose: Rich aromas of blackcurrant jam and festive spices, followed by notes of apple, citrus peel, and dried banana. Palate: Flavors of orange zest and roasted peanuts blend with treacle toffee, with ginger spice, a touch of garden mint, and sweet smoke adding depth. Finish: Full-bodied, with lingering notes of stewed berries and bonfire embers.