Edinburgh Whisky Co

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  Caol Ila 8 Year Old Edinburgh Whisky Co Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46.3%

  Item no.: 053333-885

  At Port Askaig on Islay's north-east coast, where the tidal current sweeps past whitewashed buildings and the Paps of Jura rise across the sound, stands a distillery that spent decades feeding Johnnie Walker's blends in near-anonymity. Here it appears under its own name, bottled by a young whisky house from Edinburgh.

  Expert's description

  Caol Ila 8 Years Edinburgh Whisky Co The Discovery Collection is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in refill hogsheads and bottled at 46.3% without chill filtration and with natural colour.

  Caol Ila Distillery, founded in 1846 at Port Askaig, is Islay's largest distillery and a key supplier to Diageo's blends – primarily Johnnie Walker. Only a small share is bottled as single malt, giving each independent release a degree of rarity.

  Edinburgh Whisky Co is a family-owned independent whisky house from Edinburgh that assembled the Discovery Collection to celebrate Scotland's whisky regions. The series covers Speyside, Highland and Islay, and is always bottled without artificial colour or chill filtration.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Sweet barbecue smoke meets fresh citrus and a touch of salt-laden sea air. A soft vanilla note from the cask lingers in the background.

  Palate

  Creamy and round. Warm smoke integrated with fresh fruit notes and a light hint of honey. The balance holds throughout.

  Finish

  The smoke lingers, soft and persistent, with a final suggestion of sweetness and maritime notes.

  Specifications

  Name: Caol Ila 8 Years Edinburgh Whisky Co The Discovery Collection
  Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery
  Bottler: Edinburgh Whisky Co
  Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
  Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  Age: 8 years
  ABV: 46.3%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Refill hogsheads
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Edition: The Discovery Collection

  Flavour profile

  Peated · Fruity · Creamy · Maritime · Sweet

  Did you know?

  Caol Ila – Gaelic for 'Sound of Islay' – is the island's most productive distillery, yet among the least known by name. It forms the backbone of Johnnie Walker Black Label.

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  • 67,00
    1pcs.
    58,25EUR
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  Mortlach 10 Years Old Edinburgh Whisky Co The Discovery Collection Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46,3%

  Item no.: 053333-8851

  Mortlach is known as the Beast of Dufftown – a distillery that insists on its own uncompromising method in a town full of neighbours.

  Expert's Description

  Mortlach 10 Year Old The Discovery Collection is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Edinburgh Whisky Co, bottled at 46.3%.

  Edinburgh Whisky Co is an independent whisky merchant based in the Scottish capital, selecting releases from each of Scotland's whisky regions for its Discovery Collection. This Mortlach offers fresh barley, vanilla cheesecake and orchard blossom, with an almost creamy, full texture.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  The glass first greets you with honey, quickly followed by shortbread and a hint of vanilla.

  Palate

  The palate is full-bodied with apple compote, malt and creamy vanilla.

  Finish

  The finish is gently sweet.

  Specifications

  Distillery: Mortlach
  Bottler: Edinburgh Whisky Co
  Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
  Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  Age: 10 years
  ABV: 46.3 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Edition: The Discovery Collection

  Flavour Profile

  Fresh · Soft · Vanilla-sweet · Floral

  Did You Know?

  For many years, Mortlach was known as Diageo's secret weapon in blends before being properly launched as a single malt in 2014.

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  • 67,00
    1pcs.
    58,25EUR