Equinox & SolsticeCaol Ila

This is a 13-year-old single malt Scotch whisky from Caol Ila, an Islay distillery known for a smoky style that is often cleaner and more coastal than some of its island peers. Bottlings from independent series like Equinox & Solstice can show the distillery character in a slightly different light from official releases.

With refill hogshead maturation and a strength of 48.5% ABV, the cask is likely to let the spirit itself stay at the forefront rather than adding heavy oak influence. For a novice drinker, that usually means a profile where peat smoke, maritime notes, and fresh malt are more central than sweetness from active wood.