Oh. Hell. Yeah. Our first Caol Ila release, and what perfect reason to bottle it than for our Christmas 2021 limited edition Single Cask Single Malt release… the distillery character is all about a grassy / cereal note combined with a lovely ripe, fresh pear note intertwined with hints of muted spice and exotic fruit notes as well as that salty, coastal brilliance that Islay is known for… oh, and of course a subtle, yet distinctive smoke note.

Curiously, the ‘industrial chic’ design of Caol Ila means it is not really one of the most beautiful distilleries to look at, but is lovely to look out from over the stunning scenery of the Paps of Jura.

Caol Ila is Islay’s largest producer of spirit, producing 6,500,000 litres of heavily peated spirit each year, and has had eight owners over the years as the industry evolved and the distillery adapted to the different demands of the times.

Distillery: Caol Ila
Region: Islay
Age: 8 Years Old
Bottled: October 2021
Cask type: Bourbon Cask
ABV: 48.2%
Volume: 50cl / 500ml
Limited: 200 bottles globally

Non-chill filtered
Natural colour