Caol Ila 2014/2026 - 11 Year Old - Madeira Wine Barrique Finish #2100638 - Murray McDavid
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Profile: Caol Ila 2014/2026 - 11 Years - Madeira Wine Barrique Finish #2100638 - Murray McDavid at a glance
- Classic Islay character: This single malt comes from Caol Ila on the rugged Isle of Islay and carries the distillery’s clean, maritime style.
- Shaped by Madeira wood: The finish in a Madeira wine barrique adds extra depth, fruit, and a subtle wine sweetness.
- Bold presentation: Bottled at 56.5% ABV, it offers an unfiltered, full-flavoured profile with no added colouring.
- Independent bottling: Murray McDavid has given this release a carefully selected cask treatment and a distinctive interpretation of the spirit.
- Made for explorers: The mix of smoke, fruit, and coastal notes makes it especially appealing to fans of expressive Islay whiskies.
Portrait: What defines the Caol Ila 2014/2026 - 11 Years - Madeira Wine Barrique Finish #2100638 - Murray McDavid
Caol Ila has long been known for a whisky that does not hide its proximity to the sea, but rather builds it into its style. Smoke, salt, and a clear structure are part of its identity. In this bottling, that familiar Islay character meets a cask finish that brings out new layers without masking the spirit’s core personality.
Murray McDavid uses the Madeira wine barrique to add a refined, well-balanced dimension. The result is a single malt that keeps the distillery’s distinctive tone intact while introducing darker fruit, spice, and a gentle wine-driven sweetness. That contrast is what makes it so compelling: robust enough for seasoned drinkers, yet complex and open enough for anyone who enjoys exploring cask maturation.
Distilled in 2014 and bottled in 2026, this release shows how well Islay peat and a sweet, wine-influenced finish can work together when handled with restraint. Rather than chasing intensity for its own sake, it focuses on balance. The outcome is a whisky with character, depth, and a clearly defined identity that reflects both its origin and its cask selection.
Tasting Notes: How the Caol Ila 2014/2026 - 11 Years - Madeira Wine Barrique Finish #2100638 - Murray McDavid tastes
- Nose: Ripe apple, bitter orange, and a spicy wood note shape the opening impression, joined by a hint of fruit preserve.
- Palate: On the palate, peaty smoke meets suggestions of peach and an oily texture, while the fruit sweetness stays gently in the background.
- Finish: The finish is long-lasting, with smoke, pale malt, and a fresh red apple note bringing the experience to a rounded close.
| Bottler: | Murray McDavid |
|---|---|
| Bottling Date: | 2026 |
| Alcohol: | 56,50%vol. |
| Age: | 11 year old |
| Distillery: | Caol Ila |
| Destillation Date: | 2014 |
| Coloured: | Natural Colour |
| Volume: | 0,7l |
| Country: | Scotland |
| Product Type: | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Product Category: | Whisky |
| Product brand: | Murray McDavid |
| Region: | Islay |
| Responsible food business operator: | Aceo Europe France SAS, R. Jeanne d'Arc, 87290 Chateauponsac, France |
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