Description
McCallum Caol Ila 10 Years Rum Barrel, 70 cl
The House of McCallum Caol Ila 2015 10 Years Rum Barrel is a distinctive Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Scottish island of Islay. Distilled in 2015 and bottled in 2025 after ten years of maturation, this expression combines the classic maritime and peated character of Caol Ila with the sweet and exotic influence of a Rum Barrel.
Caol Ila is renowned for its elegant and comparatively refined style of peat smoke. In this special bottling, classic Islay smoke meets salty coastal notes, mineral freshness and exotic fruit. The Rum Barrel adds gentle sweetness and tropical accents, particularly mango and honey.
The nose reveals barbecue smoke, peat smoke and salty mineral coastal notes. Ripe mango introduces an unexpectedly fruity dimension. On the palate, ashy peat smoke and lemon zest come to the forefront, accompanied by honey, spice and refreshing freshness.
The finish is soft, gently sweet and spicy. Peat smoke and charred wood linger alongside the fruity sweetness of the Rum Barrel. An exciting Islay Single Malt for whisky enthusiasts who enjoy smoky expressions with an unusual exotic cask influence.
Tasting Notes
Colour:
Gold to rich straw gold with warm reflections.
Nose:
Barbecue smoke, peat smoke, mineral notes and salty sea air, complemented by ripe mango and tropical fruit.
Palate:
Intense ashy peat smoke with lemon zest, honey and spice. Fresh and vibrant with a harmonious balance of smoke, fruit and sweetness.
Finish:
Soft, gently sweet and spicy with lingering peat smoke, charred wood and delicate tropical fruit notes.
Highlights
• Distillery: Caol Ila
• Bottler: House of McCallum
• Series: The Vintage Collection
• Origin: Islay, Scotland
• Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Vintage: 2015
• Age: 10 years
• Bottled: 2025
• Cask type: Rum Barrel
• Alcohol: 48.5% ABV
• Bottle size: 70 cl
• Classic elegant Caol Ila peat smoke
• Maritime and mineral notes
• Barbecue and ashy smoke aromas
• Exotic mango and tropical fruit
• Honey and lemon zest on the palate
• Spicy and refreshing character
• Soft, sweet and smoky finish
• Exciting combination of Islay peat and Rum Barrel sweetness
• Ideal for fans of smoky Single Malts with an exotic cask influence