Caol Ila The Suspects Chess Investigation Series 9 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 2007, Signatory Vintage, 60%

Name: Caol Ila The Suspects Chess Investigation Series 9 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 2007, Signatory Vintage, 60%
Brand: Caol Ila
Rating: 88 (1 reviews)

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This Caol Ila is part of the Chess Investigation Series by independent bottler Signatory Vintage. Distilled in 2007, this 9-year-old single malt is known for its peated character, often described as having a subtle smoky profile with notes of red fruits, raisins, dark chocolate, ash, and spices, balanced by sherry sweetness. It is a limited edition release.

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CellarbrationVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 183.00

Type: Single Malt Whisky
Region: Islay
Age: 9 Years
Vintage: 2007
Bottled: 2016
ABV: 60%
Volume: 70cl
Distillery: Caol Ila
Origin: Scotland

Cask type: Sherry Cask
Bottling: Independent Bottling - Signatory Vintage
Peated: Peated
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Limited edition: Yes
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Series highlights: Chess Investigation Series
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Nose: Smoky, flowery, peppery, with red fruits, raisins, and dark chocolate.
Palate: Explosion of red fruits, raisins, dark chocolate, combined with peaty, ashy, and liquorice character. Sweetness of sherry and strength of peat.
Finish: Long, spicy, with pepper, lemon, and a chalky note. Smoky and salty with more lemons and moderate tarry notes.

88 / 100 · Based on 1 published review.

saltair owl5 Sept

88 / 100

There’s a clear push and pull here: red fruits, raisins and dark chocolate bring dense sherry sweetness, while peat, ash and liquorice keep the palate firmly smoky. The finish’s pepper, lemon and chalky note give that weight a brighter edge, which is the detail I find most appealing. The floral character on the nose adds another lift. It sounds bold and concentrated rather than delicate, but the contrast is specific enough to make this an engaging fit for someone drawn to clearly defined, layered whisky.

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