Caol Ila 'Adelphi' 2014 / 10 years old #326024 55.4%

The intensely dark mahogany colour of this new Caol Ila from Adelphi shows its 10 year maturation in an active first-fill ex-Oloroso sherry hogshead. Rich with coffee grounds, salted caramel and treacle, it builds to Marmite and soy sauce savouryness and a leathery, smoky medicinal quality. Bombastic and over the top, this is a classic Adelphi selection.