Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 Signatory 100-Proof Edition #65

Name: Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 Signatory 100-Proof Edition #65
Brand: Caol Ila
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Smokey

Spicy

Fruity

Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 is a bold Islay single malt Scotch whisky bottled by Signatory Vintage for the 100-Proof Edition series (#65). Read more

Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 Signatory 100-Proof Edition #65

£52.82 GBP

£44.02 ex VAT

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Bottle Information

Bottler: Signatory Vintage

Cask Type: 1st fill Oloroso sherry butts & bourbon hogsheads

Type: Single Malt

Volume: 70cl

Region: Islay

Vintage: 2013

Age: 12 Year Old

ABV: 57.1%

Tasting Notes

Nose Aromas of sea breeze, smoked bacon, and bonfire ash mingle with honey, citrus peel, and gentle sherry sweetness. Palate Full-bodied and smoky, offering flavours of dark chocolate, maritime salt, dried fruits, and vanilla cream, wrapped in warming oak spice. Finish Long and smoky with lingering peat embers, sweet malt, and sherried depth.

Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 is a bold Islay single malt Scotch whisky bottled by Signatory Vintage for the 100-Proof Edition series (#65). Distilled in 2013 and matured in a combination of 1st fill Oloroso sherry butts and bourbon hogsheads, this release was bottled in 2025 at the traditional 100-proof strength of 57.1% ABV. It perfectly balances Caol Ila’s clean coastal smoke with layers of sweet sherry richness and bourbon-cask vanilla spice.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

Distilled in 2013 and matured 12 years in 1st fill Oloroso sherry butts & bourbon hogsheads
Bottled in 2025 at classic 100-proof strength (57.1% ABV)
Part of Signatory Vintage’s 100-Proof Edition series (#65)
Combines Islay peat smoke with sherry sweetness and bourbon smoothness
A vibrant, full-flavoured Caol Ila ideal for smoky whisky fans

The Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 Signatory 100-Proof Edition #65 showcases the perfect harmony of peat, sherry, and oak. Bottled at natural 57.1% strength, this Islay powerhouse delivers balance, depth, and signature maritime character — a standout dram for collectors and lovers of smoky, sherried Scotch whisky.

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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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