Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 Murray McDavid Benchmark

Name: Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 Murray McDavid Benchmark
Brand: Caol Ila
Price: 80.95 GBP
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Smokey

Spicy

Fruity

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 is a vibrant and characterful Islay single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Murray McDavid for its popular Benchmark collection. Read more

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 Murray McDavid Benchmark

£80.95 GBP

£67.46 ex VAT

En vente Épuisé

Bottle Information

Bottler: Murray McDavid

Cask Type: Madeira wine barrique

Type: Single Malt

Volume: 70cl

Region: Islay

Vintage: 2014

Age: 11 Year Old

ABV: 56.5%

No. of bottles: 281

Tasting Notes

Nose Coastal peat smoke, caramelised orange, and ripe apricot with hints of honey, dried fruits, sea spray, and warming oak spice. Palate Rich and powerful, revealing flavours of smoked citrus, stone fruits, honeyed malt, salted caramel, dried fruit, pepper, and sweet Madeira wine spice. Finish Long and warming, with lingering maritime smoke, citrus oils, sweet fruit, gentle salinity, and rich wine cask spice.

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 is a vibrant and characterful Islay single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Murray McDavid for its popular Benchmark collection. Distilled in 2014 and bottled in 2026, this limited release has been treated to a Madeira wine barrique finish, bringing rich fruit and warming sweetness to Caol Ila's distinctive maritime peat smoke. Bottled at a robust 56.5% ABV, it offers a powerful and expressive interpretation of this classic Islay distillery. Caol Ila's elegant style of peat makes an excellent partner for the rich influence of Madeira wine oak. The barrique finish introduces layers of ripe stone fruit, caramelised citrus, dried fruits, honey, and warming spice, while the underlying spirit retains its characteristic notes of coastal smoke, sea salt, lemon, and gentle ash. The combination creates an intriguing balance between sweet wine richness and fresh Islay peat, delivering impressive depth without losing Caol Ila's unmistakable distillery character.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

11 year old Islay single malt Scotch whisky from Caol Ila
Distilled 2014, bottled 2026
Finished in Madeira wine barriques
Bottled at a robust 56.5% ABV
Selected and bottled by Murray McDavid
Part of the acclaimed Murray McDavid Benchmark collection
Combines Caol Ila's elegant coastal peat with rich Madeira wine cask influence
An excellent choice for lovers of peated whisky and wine cask finishes

The Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 Murray McDavid Benchmark is a distinctive Islay single malt, marrying Caol Ila's elegant maritime peat smoke with the rich fruit and sweetness of a Madeira wine barrique finish. Smoky, fruity, and full of character at 56.5% ABV, it is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of Caol Ila whisky, Madeira cask Scotch whisky, and adventurous releases from the Murray McDavid Benchmark collection.

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The Distillery

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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