Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 Signatory 100-Proof Edition #70

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Smokey
Spicy
Fruity
Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012, bottled in 2026 as part of the Signatory Vintage 100-Proof Edition (#70), is a bold and smoky Islay single malt bottled at traditional 100-proof strength (57. Read more
Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 Signatory 100-Proof Edition #70
Regular price £54.95 GBP
Regular price Sale price £54.95 GBP
£45.79 ex VAT
Sale Sold out

Bottle Information

Cask Type: 1st fill Oloroso sherry butts, refill sherry butts & refill hogsheads
Type: Single Malt
Volume: 70cl
Region: Islay
Vintage: 2012
Age: 13 Year Old
ABV: 57.1%

Tasting Notes

Nose: Coastal peat smoke, sea spray and lemon peel, followed by sultanas, cocoa powder and lightly charred oak. Palate: Full-bodied and smoky, delivering bonfire ash, smoked citrus and dark fruits, layered with treacle, clove and warming sherry spice. Finish: Long, drying and smoky, with lingering notes of salted caramel, ashy peat and spiced fruit.

Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012, bottled in 2026 as part of the Signatory Vintage 100-Proof Edition (#70), is a bold and smoky Islay single malt bottled at traditional 100-proof strength (57.1% ABV). Matured across a carefully balanced combination of first-fill Oloroso sherry butts, refill sherry butts and refill hogsheads, this release brings together maritime peat smoke and layered sherry depth.

The influence of Oloroso casks adds richness and warmth—dried fruits, dark sugars and gentle spice—while the refill casks allow Caol Ila’s crisp coastal smoke, citrus oils and mineral character to remain firmly in focus. Bottled at high strength and presented in full natural form, without chill-filtration or added colour, this is a powerful yet composed Islay malt with impressive balance.

A classic Caol Ila profile elevated by sherry complexity and 100-proof intensity, offering both smoke lovers and sherry fans a compelling crossover style.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • Part of the acclaimed Signatory Vintage 100-Proof Edition

  • Bottled at traditional 100-proof strength (57.1% ABV)

  • Matured in a mix of 1st fill Oloroso sherry butts, refill sherry butts & refill hogsheads

  • Bottled in 2026 with full natural presentation

  • Combines Islay peat smoke with sherry richness

  • Excellent value high-strength Caol Ila

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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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