A Hepburn’s Choice bottling of Caol Ila. Distilled 2010, matured in a single ex-sherry butt, & bottled 2023.. Tasting Notes. Nose: Opens with wood smoke, a touch of brininess, & a subtle green note, complemented by dried fruits.. Taste: Medium-bodied & consistent with the nose, though somewhat subdued. Apples become more prominent, alongside wood smoke.. Finish: Medium length, introducing a maritime element with a hint of sea salt. ...

The Monologue releases from Chapter 7 concentrate on single cask whisky releases from more obscure, but no less brilliant, distilleries. This 9-year-old Caol Ila is limited to just 284 bottles. Nose: Rosemary, barbecue smoke, citrus with a hint of vanilla. Palate: Bright citrus with smoked cereals & sea salt. Finish: Sweet & fruity. ...

Caol Ila 21 Year Old 1975 Rare Malts is a rare & highly prized Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled in 1975 & bottled after 21 years maturation. Bottled at an impressive 61.3% ABV, this whisky exemplifies Caol Ila signature Islay style, known for its maritime character, peatiness & balance. This particular expression is likely to appeal to serious whisky collectors & enthusiasts, not only because of its age & rarity but also its classic yet powerful Islay character. ...

The largest distillery on Islay, Caol Ila sits on the Sound of Islay overlooking the picturesque island of Jura. Most of Caol Ila ends up in blends, but it also produces a wide variety of peated & un-peated single malt expressions. This 25 Year Old was released after the success of the cask strength versions in 2004 & 2005, it is a sign of growing recognition of the quality of drams that come from this underrated distillery. It's the usual mix of American & European Oak refill casks, with concentrated peat & the characteristic Caol Ila oiliness. Nose: Apricot, hints of vanilla & pear, with a light minty touch, which grow towards soft medicinal notes. Very nice ashy & oily notes in the background. Delicate, complex nose. Palate: elegant, oily & slightly buttery. The peat & medicinal touches are still there but they arrive late. Also apples & oranges, hints of pink grapefruit. Dried sea weed. Soft smoke & leathery touches. This one unfolds nicely & gains power along the way. Finish: long, with apple peel, smoke & a hint of roasted coffee in the very end. ...

Caol Ila 31 Year Old 1988 Connoisseurs Choice by Gordon & Mac Phail. This Caol Ila was matured in a Refill Sherry Butt. ...

This Caol Ila was matured for 8 years & finished in Latour Bordeaux Red Wine casks. ...

Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2011 cask 19130 Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
- 70cl 57.4% ...

Caol Ila Big Brother 9 Year old (Na Braithrean)
- 70cl 58% Bottle No. 112 of 170 Distilled 05/04/11 Bottled 27/05/20 ...

Caol Ila Distillery Only Cask Strength 2007 Bottling ...

CAOL ILA FEIS ILE 2009 This bottle was produced for the Feis Ile (the festival of music & whisky) being hand picked by distillery manager Billy Stitchell. Bottled from sherry cask at cask strength after about 13 years in maturation. ...