Region: Islay
Age: 9 years
Maturation Cask: not specified
Strength: 46%
Volume: 70cl
Bottler: Scottish Liqueur Centre
Distillation Date: 19/10/2000
Bottling Date: 17/7/2009
Cask Number: 309535
Tasting Notes
Colour: Light, slightly hazy.
Aroma: Peaty and floral, with apples.
Taste: Fruity, cooked apples and a kipper-like combination of smoke and sea.
Finish: Fruit gives way to lingering sea-smoke.
Hidden away on the north-east shore of Islay, facing the Paps of Jura, Caol Ila is known for being lighter than most Islay malts. A turbulent history of closures throughout the 20th century was resolved with demolition and rebuilding of a larger distillery in the 1970's, and since then expressions from Caol Ila have regularly rated highly in competition. The distillery also produces spirit that is used heavily in certain blends, in particular Johnnie Walker.
