Old Particular Caol Ila 18-year-old is a Scotch single malt from Islay, a region known for smoky and maritime styles. Caol Ila is widely associated with a cleaner, more approachable peat profile than some of its island neighbours, often showing smoke alongside coastal character.
At 18 years old and bottled at 48.4% ABV from a single cask, this release is likely to offer a more individual take on the distillery style. For a novice drinker, expect a whisky where peat smoke is present but balanced, with added depth and concentration from age and cask strength bottling.