I'm not much of a gambler, mainly because I rarely and poorly bet on horses. However, I'd wager my house that this whiskey is Caol Ila. It's pleasant, agreeable, and nice, but not particularly exciting. It offers a mild Caol Ila peat profile with vanilla notes. If you're familiar with the 12-year-old, you'll understand. For me, it's very similar to many bourbon-casked Caol Ilas, though some are certainly better than others. At $100, I rate this a 3.5. I would opt for the 18-year-old Caol Ila for a bit more money but significantly better quality.
Port Askaig 16 Year
3.86 Decent
Whiskey Scotch Scotland 16 Year 45.8% ABV
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Specialty Drinks, an independent bottler based in the UK, owns the Port Askaig label. This expression, a combination of single malts aged in both ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, replaces the 15 Year expression. It reached maturity at 16 years of age and was released in October 2015 at 45.8% ABV. The specific distillery on Islay that supplies the spirit remains undisclosed.
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