Despite the distillery struggling in its infancy, changing hands multiple times, today, owners Diageo couldn’t be happier with it. Complete with 3 wash stills and 3 spirit stills, Caol Ila Distillery produces upwards of 6,000,000 litres of spirit every single year.

A Special Whisky from a Special Place

Caol Ila Distillery is located in a stunning coastal location in one of the most remote parts of Western Scotland.

It is the limestone enriched spring water, coupled with the local malted barley and the American Oak Bourbon casks, that help ensure that the finished product of these single malt whiskies, is like nothing you will have ever tasted before.

Caol Ila 9 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Whisky is rich, peaty, and earthy, with hidden layers and that unmistakable coastal influence that just sets whiskies distilled in this region apart from ones produced more inland.

The 50cl bottles are limited to just 140 worldwide, and at 48.2% ABV, she’s got quite a kick to her. We have to say, the liquid gold inside the bottle looks absolutely stunning, taking on a deep and rich golden straw colour.

Tasting Notes

Caol Ila 9 Year Old is a special beverage, and once you’re fortunate enough to feel those first few drops pass by your lips, you’ll never want to put your glass down.

On the nose, seasoned whisky drinkers will detect that unmissable scent of Islay Malt, combined with rich pineapple and apricot notes, with a hint of toasted oak.

On the palate, those peaty notes come through instantly and the coastal influence quickly becomes apparent, complimented perfectly with notes of mixed berries, winter spice, seaweed, mangoes, pineapple, and a suggestion of coconut upside down cake, topped off with oak smoke.

The finish is drawn out, with notes of burnt hay combined with fresh pears, nutmeg, sea salt, and candied lime peel.