The Golden Cut Caol Ila 2015 "Campfire & Salted Caramel" Port Wood Finish

The Coopers Choice

This exceptional Islay single malt from Caol Ila was distilled in 2015 and matured in American oak before being moved to a Port wood cask for its final transformation. Titled "Campfire & Salted Caramel" for The Golden Cut Collection, this expression masterfully balances the distillery's maritime smoke with the intense, vinous sweetness of the Malaga cask.

"The Golden Cut Collection" is a premium series within The Coopers Choice range, curated to showcase small batches and single casks where the spirit and the wood have reached a point of perfect harmony. The name refers to the "heart of the run," the most desirable portion of the distillation, and the series is designed to deliver a bold, honest, and unadulterated experience. Every bottling in this collection is presented at a robust 50% ABV, without chill-filtration or artificial colouring, ensuring the true character of the cask remains intact.

The nose provides a pungent bonfire smoke and oily peat perfectly entwined with briny maritime notes.

The palate is rich and full-bodied, featuring salted caramel, sweet raisins, and robust peat.

The finish is long-lasting, leaving charcoal embers, oily malt, and a lingering vinous sweetness.

Limited to a release of 342 bottles, this vintage is a standout fusion of Islay smoke and Spanish wine influence.

The Story of The Coopers Choice

The Coopers Choice is an award-winning range from The Vintage Malt Whisky Company, founded in 1992 by Brian Crook. After serving as the export director for legendary distilleries like Bowmore and Auchentoshan, Brian set out to share Scotland's finest hidden gems with the world. Today, the family legacy continues under the leadership of his son, Andrew Crook, maintaining the same hand-shake agreements and deep-rooted industry friendships that secure their access to the world’s rarest casks.

The brand is a dedicated homage to the Cooper, the highly skilled craftsman whose mastery of oak and iron has shaped the Scotch industry for centuries. The Vintage Malt Whisky Company remains a small, independent powerhouse in a market of multinationals, rooted in the philosophy that the best whiskies are those that honour tradition while embracing the creative possibilities of unique cask finishes.

• Region: Islay
• Vintage: 2015
• Cask Type: American Oak & Port Wood Finish
• Volume: 700mL
• Strength: 50% ABV