Code
Distillery
Caol Ila
Name
Petals serenading surf
Producer
SMWS
Region
Islay
Age
33 years
ABV
43%
Bottler Type
Independent
Category
Scotch
Flavor Profile
Lightly Peated
The whisky presents a harmonious bouquet of floral notes including hibiscus tea, violets, and heather honey, complemented by citrus brightness from spruce tips and subtle smoke reminiscent of burning lavender.
On the palate, the whisky reveals layered complexity with miso paste, butter, and salted caramel notes that blend seamlessly with fig and toasted brioche characteristics. Water opens up additional textural elements that enhance the overall balance.
The finish is marked by savory and aromatic notes of soft leather, cured ham, and dried seaweed, followed by exotic spice elements of lavender sumac and tahini that linger on the tongue.
The sweet fragrance of hibiscus tea, violets and sticky heather honey found perfect harmony with the citrus zing of spruce tips and whisps of smoke from burning lavender bushes. The floral notes serenaded prawns and lobster as they sizzled on a beach barbecue, while toasted brioche buns patiently awaited their arrival. With a little water, delightful textures appeared as miso paste, butter and salted caramel blended into fig ice cream. Now, the soft leather of vintage car seats sang a chorus in unison with cured ham, lamb chops and dried seaweed. The grand finale delivered an exotic ballad that brought together baba ganoush, tahini and lavender sumac on grilled aubergines.