Old Particular·Paradise in Smoke CollectionCaol Ila Barbados Rum Finish

Old Particular Caol Ila Barbados Rum Finish is a 9-year-old Islay single malt whisky bottled at 48.4% ABV from a single cask. For a newer whisky drinker, that usually suggests a more individual bottling style, with peat smoke and coastal character from the distillery still likely to be central.

The Barbados rum finish indicates a period of additional maturation in a cask that previously held rum, which can add a sweeter accent alongside the distillate’s smoky, maritime profile. At this age, expect a fairly lively and direct style rather than a deeply mature one.