Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2011 Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary

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Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2011 is a bold and beautifully balanced Islay single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Hunter Laing & Co. Read more
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2011 Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary
Regular price £89.95 GBP
Regular price Sale price £89.95 GBP
£74.96 ex VAT
Sale Sold out
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Bottle Information

Bottler: Hunter Laing & Co.
Cask Type: manzanilla sherry butt
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Volume: 70cl
Region: Islay
Vintage: 2011
Age: 12 Year Old
ABV: 50.00%

Tasting Notes

Nose Coastal peat smoke, lemon zest, sea breeze, and toasted almonds with hints of green olive and oak spice. Palate Smooth and complex, revealing flavours of smoked sea salt, citrus oils, salted caramel, roasted nuts, and gentle ash. Finish Long and refreshing, with lingering maritime smoke, dry sherry notes, and warming spice.

Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2011 is a bold and beautifully balanced Islay single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Hunter Laing & Co. for the celebrated Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary series. Distilled in 2011 and matured in a single Manzanilla sherry butt, this limited release was bottled in October 2023, yielding 750 bottles.

The influence of Manzanilla sherry cask maturation brings a unique coastal salinity and delicate nuttiness that perfectly complements Caol Ila’s signature smoky maritime spirit. Layers of citrus, sea spray, soft peat smoke, and salted nuts intertwine with gentle sweetness and spice, creating an elegant and highly distinctive Islay malt.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • 12 year old Islay single malt Scotch whisky from Caol Ila
  • Matured in a single Manzanilla sherry butt
  • Distilled 2011, bottled October 2023
  • Limited to 750 bottles
  • Bottled by Hunter Laing & Co. for the Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary series
  • A unique fusion of coastal peat smoke and dry sherry complexity

The Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2011 Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary is a refined and highly characterful Islay single malt, balancing elegant peat smoke with the savoury coastal influence of Manzanilla sherry cask maturation. Distinctive, complex, and deeply rewarding, it’s an exceptional whisky for lovers of smoky Scotch with a twist

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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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