Distillery: Caol Ila

Whisky Type: Single Malt

Region: Islay

Strength: 59.80%

Age: 18 Year Old

Barrels used in the Aging: Refill American Oak Hogsheads.

Bottle Size: 700ml

Head around to Port Askaig on the isle of Islay and as well as a load of stumbling tourists, you’ll come across a large distillery that’s been in use for over 150 years, Caol Ila. They produce a lighter style of whisky in comparison to its island neighbours, such as this 18 Year Old Single Malt. It is an exceptional dram that has an aromatic nose, a hefty palate and touches of oak, barley and of course, peat. A bottle for those in search of something a little more exceptional. 

Flavour Profile: Nose

With a certain darkness and stillness, there is still a heady mix of grass, aromats & forest floor to experience.

Flavour Profile: Palate

Oak, smoke and a rotund fruity sweetness prevail.

Flavour Profile: Finish

Herbaceous and fluid, the finish is long. Utterances of earthy elements, smoke, light peat and oil remain.