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Distilled in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2014\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and bottled in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this limited release has been treated to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadeira wine barrique finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing rich fruit and warming sweetness to Caol Ila's distinctive maritime peat smoke. Bottled at a robust \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56.5% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it offers a powerful and expressive interpretation of this classic Islay distillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaol Ila's elegant style of peat makes an excellent partner for the rich influence of Madeira wine oak. The barrique finish introduces layers of ripe stone fruit, caramelised citrus, dried fruits, honey, and warming spice, while the underlying spirit retains its characteristic notes of coastal smoke, sea salt, lemon, and gentle ash. 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