Caol Ila
Cask #900892

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2013 Fragrant Drops

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Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2013 is a bold and complex Islay single malt Scotch whisky bottled by The Keeble Cask Companyfor their celebrated Fragrant Drops series. Read more
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2013 Fragrant Drops
Prix habituel £98.95 GBP
Prix habituel Prix promotionnel £98.95 GBP
£82.46 ex VAT
En vente Épuisé

Bottle Information

Cask: #900892
Cask Type: 1st Fill Fino Sherry Hogshead
Type: Single Malt
Volume: 70cl
Region: Islay
Vintage: 2013
Age: 11 Year Old
ABV: 55.6%
No. of bottles: 262

Tasting Notes

Nose Fresh sea air and gentle peat smoke mingle with green apple, almonds, and subtle sherry nuttiness. Palate Vibrant and well-balanced, delivering flavours of citrus zest, salted caramel, roasted nuts, and smoky malt wrapped in crisp coastal salinity. Finish Long and smoky, with lingering maritime notes, soft oak spice, and dry sherry elegance.
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2013 is a bold and complex Islay single malt Scotch whisky bottled by The Keeble Cask Companyfor their celebrated Fragrant Drops series. Distilled in 2014 and matured in a single first fill Fino sherry hogshead, this exceptional whisky was bottled in 2025 at natural cask strength 55.6% ABV. The Fino sherry influence adds layers of nutty dryness and maritime salinity, perfectly complementing Caol Ila’s signature smoky, coastal spirit.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • Distilled in 2013 and matured 11 years in a 1st fill Fino sherry hogshead #900892

  • Bottled in 2025 at natural cask strength 55.6% ABV

  • Released by The Keeble Cask Company for the Fragrant Drops series

  • A limited single-cask Islay whisky showcasing Caol Ila’s coastal smoke

  • Combines gentle peat, maritime freshness, and dry Fino sherry complexity

The Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2013 Fragrant Drops is a stunning Islay single-cask whisky that marries smoky sophistication with Fino sherry finesse. Briny, nutty, and elegantly peated, it offers a distinctive take on Caol Ila’s maritime character — a beautifully balanced dram for lovers of refined, smoky Scotch.

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Caol Ila
Caol Ila Distillery, founded in 1846 by Hector Henderson on a sheltered yet rocky northeastern stretch of the Isle of Islay, is celebrated not only for its breathtaking views across the Sound of Islay—where everything from naval battleships to whales has been spotted—but also for its status as the largest malt whisky distillery on Islay. Renowned for crafting both peated and unpeated expressions, Caol Ila offers iconic releases like the 12 Year Old and the Distiller’s Edition. Each year, the distillery plays a prominent role in Feis Ile, the Islay Festival of Malt and Music, delighting enthusiasts worldwide with its Islay single malt heritage and coastal charm.
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