2007 Gleann Mor Spirits Company Rare Find Caol Ila 14 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

By Caol Ila standards, a slight reticence to the peat actually makes for a point of difference, especially on the nose where emphasis falls back on the malt. What's also likeable about this middle aged Islay is the way it builds from stage to stage, each phase better than the last. On the nose the phenols interchange with fruity-citrusy notes. The flavours creep up on you slowly. What starts out understated is suddenly pulsing with pepper and oily peat reek, then crescendos with more intense peat, salted caramel chocolate and creamy vanillas. Spent cigar through the aftertaste. A special cask. 56.3 Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

Notes from the bottlers... Expect spicy peat, balsamic vinegar, smoked bacon with maple syrup on the nose. Salted fudge, ginger loaf, peat, and dried fruit in the mouth with dark chocolate and a touch of lime finish.