Caol Ila distillery is near Port Askaig on the Isle of Islay, Scotland, directly overlooking Islay and Jura. The company is now part of Diageo, and the whisky is one of the lighter Islay whiskies, pale in colour, with peaty, floral and peppery notes.
In addition to being sold as a single malt, it is used heavily in blends such as Johnnie Walker and Black Bottle.
Core range;
A stunning 1983 vintage Caol Ila released at 30 years of age as part of Diageo's 2014 Special Releases. Aged in a combination of refill American and refill European oak, this is reminiscent of a cross between Brora and Port Ellen, combining the waxiness of the former with the chamois leather note of the latter.
A big cask strength Caol Ila released as part of Diageo's Rare Malts series. Distilled in 1978 and released at the turn of the millenium at a eye-watering 61.7% ABV.
A 20 year old Caol Ila bottled by the distillery to celebrate their 150th birthday in 1996.
An independent bottling of 1966 Caol Ila from Gordon & Macphail released as part of the Centenary celebrations. Distilled in 1966 and matured for 29 years in a sherry cask.
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