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Caol Ila 15 Year Old
Caol Ila 15 Year Old is the first of thirteen annual releases in a unique series of unpeated whiskies. This single malt was matured in refill and rejuvenated American Oak hogsheads and European Oak ex-bodega butts. An exceptionally grown-up whisky with with a smooth, sweet minty-salty taste, a spicy hear and a huge, long finish.
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Part of the Diageo family of brands.
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Nose: A mild nose-feel, despite the strength. Relaxed, with gently rising waves of deeply fruity sharpness; green apples and a hint of orange zest. Pear-drop sweetness and biscuity cereals sit against a distant backdrop of soft vanilla with a whiff of sea-salt; a vanilla sponge cake enjoyed on the beach.
Palate: Cool and viscous, with a surprisingly mild mouthfeel and at first a sweet, minty-salty taste. A massive freezing heat then establishes itself, packed with notes of resinous liquorice; clear honey, pine resin, salt and lemon. Mid-palate, fresh peach. Exquisitely coating and firm, oily yet drying.
Finish: Huge, long, persistent and warming, with some spice; aniseed, liquorice, honey, and lemon zest. Superbly coating, with dark chocolate bitterness and a late pungency.
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Springbank 12 Year Old
Springbank 12 Year Old is a robust Campbeltown single malt Scotch whisky bottled at cask strength, known for its complex profile featuring a balance of sweet and smoky characteristics, a creamy mouthfeel, and tropical and fruity notes often accompanied by spicy, nutty, and occasionally medicinal peat smoke. The specific flavor notes, however, vary with each annual release, influenced by the specific combination of bourbon, sherry, and rum casks used for maturation.
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Part of the J and A Mitchell and Company family of brands.
Note: This whisky is part of an ongoing series, with variability between each release due to differences in mash bill, barrels used, age profile, and others. If the specific version is not listed, ask your server or a store employee for more info.
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Nose: Dried fruit (cherries, apricots), toffee, banana, pineapple, coconut, marzipan, honey, sea spray, and a subtle peaty influence.
Palate: Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, black pepper, cinnamon, licorice, dark fruits, stewed apples, vanilla, toasted oak, and a salty or briny undertone.
Finish: Long, warming, and satisfying, with notes of oak, dried fruits, spices (cinnamon, pepper), soot, and the signature Springbank maritime brine.
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