Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2006 (Gordon & Macphail Cask Strength for KWM Bottled 2016)
Region: Islay
ABV: 57.5%
E150: No
Chill-filtered: No
Cask Type: Refill sherry hogshead 306200
Colour: Amber
Nose: Rum-like aroma, caramel, menthol, smoke, raisin, cream corn, sherry spice, cherry, tea.
Palate: Ash, oak, dried apricot, orange, smoke, salt, spice.
Finish: Long finish, pepper, cinnamon, ginger, smoke.
Score: 88/100
Another youthful refill sherry cask Caol Ila from G&M, this one is significantly darker than the 2004 one that I own, assuming 2nd fill? Rather interesting rum-like aroma, loads of sherry spice and caramel on the nose, the peat is less aggressive than I expect for a 10 year old. A well rounded palate, full of dried fruits, oranges, salt, spices; followed by a long and spicy finish, very nice.