Caol Ila 2018/2026 - 8 Year Old- Madeira Cask Finish - Cask Partnership Series - Murray McDavid
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Profile: The Caol Ila 2018/2026 - 8 Years - Madeira Cask Finish - Cask Partnership Series - Murray McDavid at a glance
- Classic Islay character: This single malt comes from the renowned Caol Ila distillery on Scotland’s rugged Islay coastline.
- Carefully matured: Distilled in 2018 and bottled in 2026, it spent eight years developing its character, including a defining Madeira cask finish.
- Unadulterated presentation: Bottled at cask strength with 54.9% abv and without added colouring, it offers an intense and authentic profile.
- Distinctive house style: Murray McDavid’s Cask Partnership Series brings together peaty Islay structure and the gentle sweetness of a wine cask finish.
- Made for enthusiasts: A whisky for those who appreciate smoke, coastal notes and fruit-driven layers in a complex composition.
Portrait: What defines the Caol Ila 2018/2026 - 8 Years - Madeira Cask Finish - Cask Partnership Series - Murray McDavid
Caol Ila is well known for its direct Islay style: peat smoke, maritime notes and a fresh citrus edge often shape the distillery’s character. This release from Murray McDavid uses exactly that profile as its foundation, placing the interplay of origin and cask maturation at the centre of the experience.
The eight-year maturation gives the whisky a settled balance, while the Madeira cask finish adds a distinct layer of sweetness and depth. The wine cask influence enriches the spirit without masking its smoky core, creating a single malt that feels powerful yet finely structured.
Bottled at 54.9% abv, it is presented in cask strength form and therefore feels especially immediate and expressive. With no added colouring, the whisky remains straightforward and honest in appearance. It is a release for drinkers who enjoy Islay peat but also value the subtleties a well-judged finish can bring.
Tasting Notes: How the Caol Ila 2018/2026 - 8 Years - Madeira Cask Finish - Cask Partnership Series - Murray McDavid tastes
- Aroma: Coastal smoke, citrus peel and a hint of savoury bacon meet sweeter notes of syrup and cooked fruit.
- Taste: On the palate, assertive peat is joined by fruity sweetness, a touch of pepper and a pleasantly oily texture.
- Finish: The finish remains smoky and spicy, with a gentle fruit sweetness that lingers well and fades gradually.
| Bottler: | Murray McDavid |
|---|---|
| Bottling Date: | 2026 |
| Alcohol: | 54,90%vol. |
| Age: | 8 year old |
| Distillery: | Caol Ila |
| Destillation Date: | 2018 |
| 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: | Kirsch Import GmbH & Co. KG, Mackenstedter Str. 7, 28816 Stuhr, Deutschland |
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