Nice expression of (most likely) caol ila: Nose - red wood berries (Rasperry, Wood Strawberry, Brombeere) , cinnemon, Orange - together Glühwein on the X-Mas Market (wont happen this year ;) ) menthol, minerals, decent smoke and Cold Bonfire in the back. Mouth sense as the nose but not as much body as expected (Glühwein) + Menthol slight vanilla and add some maritime notes (Salty,) and sourness sour Currant rather than lemon...Finish. Pepper, espresso aftertaste, Ashtray, Smoke stays for a bit...Nice single cask for a fair price (think i paid around 60 for that) - looses in taste and finish compared to the nose as so many bottlings do. Too much water will ruin it imo so be careful.

After more than 2 yrs open / 1/4 left - amore room for the destilate: This could really be ardbeg and a clear message how hard it is to get this spirit in full balance with heavy red wine.

The nose is characterized by a wonderful combination of mineral smoke and sweet fruit flavors and whets the appetite for more. In terms of taste, this filling will disappoint me a little, unfortunately there are no more sweet fruit flavors of the nose. Slowly I get used to the dark aromas and slowly find pleasure in this malt. A fierce, smoky entry into this year's Advent calendar ....

[Blind tasting notes]

Guess: Caol Ila with wine cask influence