Bottle Information
Bottler: Distillery
Cask Type: sherry cask matured
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Caol Ila 1999 Connoisseurs Choice Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Matured in 1st Fill Sherry Butts and Refill Sherry Hogsheads. Bottled 2013 by Gordon & MacPhail.
Caol Ila
Caol Ila Distillery on the Isle of Islay is famous for the stunning view from the still house windows looking out across the Sound of Islay and for the objects which have passed by including naval battleships, smugglers in dinghies, submarines and whales. Caol Ila Distillery was established in 1846 by Hector Henderson on a sheltered but rocky stretch of coast on north east Islay. Now the largest malt whisky distillery on Islay and visitors are welcomed at the distillery visitor centre where distillery tours are available. Caol Ila Distillery is a participant in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music.
Nose: Sweet Sherry notes, with sweet cured bacon and stewed pear aromas. Hints of cinnamon and cloves develop.
Taste: Smoky and sweet initially with vanilla and ripe banana flavours developing. Hints of orange and milk chocolate linger.
Taste: Smoky and sweet initially with vanilla and ripe banana flavours developing. Hints of orange and milk chocolate linger.
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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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