Distilled at Caol Ila in January 2012, this Islay single malt matured for 10 years in a Pedro Ximénez sherry cask before being finished in a Scottish Rum Octave from Burnobennie Distillery — an unusual combination that adds depth and a discreet rum-toffee sweetness to Caol Ila's coastal peat. Ageing was halted in 2022 to preserve the distillery character; bottled in October 2025 by Chapter 7 as part of the Monologue series. Cask strength 48.4% ABV, natural colour, non-chill-filtered. Outturn: 85 bottles only.
Tasting notes
Deep amber with warm copper highlights.
Waves of peat smoke and sea spray mingle with dark dried fruits and molasses.
Sweet sherry richness, rum toffee and candied orange peel balance Caol Ila's classic smoky, saline character.
Long and warming, with embers of peat, treacle and spiced oak lingering.
IWSC: Gold Medal (previous Chapter 7 expressions) Jim Murray's Whisky Bible: Whisky of the Year (Chapter 7 expressions)
