Caol Ila 12 Year Old Fèis Ìle 2021 Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila 12 Year Old Fèis Ìle 2021 is the annual limited edition bottling for the Fèis Ìle Festival (Islay Festival) from Caol Isla distillery. Matured firstly in re-fill American oak casks before being transferred to ex-Moscatel wine casks for a finishing period. These casks were nurtured by Samuel Hale, the Distillery Manager at Caol Ila before being released. Caol Ila 12 Year Old Fèis Ìle 2021 is released at a natural cask strength of 56.6% ABV. Only 3,000 bottles of this rare Single Malt Whisky have been released.Floral in the nose with herbal notes balanced alongside ripe fresh peach, grapes and spicy woody notes. There's a faint whiff of bonfire smoke. Fresh and clean on the palate with a lively, yet creamy-smooth texture. Sweet with balancing notes of pepper spice, a hint of salt and rich fruits. Warming on the finish, with a smoky aftertaste. this is enjoyable neat or with a dash of water to soften the texture.