Caol Ila 2016/2026 10 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Butts Finish (46%)

A 10-year-old Islay single malt distilled in 2016 and bottled by Signatory Vintage for its Un-Chillfiltered Collection. It combines Caol Ila's peat smoke with a finish in first and second fill Oloroso sherry butts. The sherry casks add dark fruit, nutty aromas and spice, while the Islay character remains clear. It is bottled at 46% vol. without chill filtration. On the nose there is peat smoke, sweet raisins, dark chocolate and roasted almonds. The palate is full-bodied, with figs, dark berries, caramel and marzipan, plus oak spice. The finish is long, with peat smoke, dark chocolate and spicy oak.