Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2009 Sassicaia Connoisseurs Choice

The Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2009 Sassicaia is a distinctive Islay single malt Scotch whisky bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for their acclaimed Connoisseurs Choice series. Distilled in 2009 and given a unique two-year secondary maturation in Sassicaia wine casks, this special release was bottled in June 2022, yielding 3,550 bottles. The influence of Italian wine oak brings vibrant red-fruit sweetness and herbal depth that beautifully complement Caol Ila’s clean coastal smoke and citrus character.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

• Distilled in 2009 and double matured for 2 years in Sassicaia casks

• Bottled June 2022 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice series

• Limited release of 3,550 bottles

• Combines Caol Ila’s coastal peat with vibrant red-fruit and wine-cask complexity

• A rare and innovative Islay single malt with a distinctive finishing profile

The Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2009 Sassicaia Connoisseurs Choice offers a fascinating fusion of Islay smoke and Italian wine-cask elegance. Bold, balanced, and full of character, this release is a standout choice for collectors and fans of unique cask finishes.