Earlier this week Diageo presented the Special Releases 2018 to some of its key clients and bloggers in Belgium. I was invited so I can give you some thoughts on most of the bottlings. Part 2 is coming tomorrow.

Caol Ila 15 yo ‘Unpeated style’ (59,1%, OB ‘Special Releases’ 2018, American and European oak casks)

The ‘Highlands style’, virtually unpeated. The first time this is presented in a combination of both wood types.

Nose: more on the fruity side this time. Apples and peaches, melons majbe, with raisins, light touches of pine and a hint of toasted bread....