Celebrate whisky history through Islay smoke with Caol Ila 12 Year Old – 2012 Vintage, “Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland” Commemorative. Bottled in 2025 by James Eadie from a single re‑charred hogshead (Cask #313104), this small release pays tribute to W. Y. Crowe’s landmark reference work The Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland 1922‑1929. Re‑charred American oak intensifies Caol Ila’s maritime peat with extra layers of char‑driven vanilla, caramel and warming spice. Presented at natural cask strength, un‑chill‑filtered and natural in colour, this commemorative bottling offers a vivid collision of smoky Islay tradition and book‑lover’s nostalgia.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

• Commemorates the classic 1920s distillery compendium—perfect for whisky aficionados and book collectors alike.

• Single re‑charred hogshead amplifies Caol Ila’s briny peat with rich vanilla‑toffee sweetness and charred‑oak depth.

• 12 years of maturation balance youthful Islay vibrancy with nuanced barrel complexity.

• Bottled at natural cask strength, non‑chill‑filtered and natural colour for full texture, aroma and authenticity.

• Limited, individually numbered release by James Eadie—a prized addition for collectors of special‑edition Islay malts.

• Awarded 83 points on WhiskyFun.com, January 2026

Immerse yourself in a dram where Islay’s bracing smoke meets the warming embrace of re‑charred oak—an evocative tribute to the distilleries chronicled nearly a century ago.