Caol Ila Distillery, Islay
Caol Ila (Gaelic for 'the Sound of Islay') was built in 1846 by
Hector Henderson, a Glasgow businessman with a keen interest in
distilling. The distillery is hidden in a quiet cove near Port Askaig,
overlooking the Sound of Islay. The water source for Caol Ila is the peaty
Loch Nam Ban about a mile away from which the water flows through
fields, arriving at a waterfall near the distillery. The six stills are large
and lentern shaped. Caol Ila was built in 1846, reconstructed in 1879 and
rather brusquely modernised in the 1970s.
Caol Ila is considered to be one of the lighter of the Islays. Medium-bodied with a rounded flavour. Pale in colour with a greenish tinge. This malt has a peaty nose, with distinct floral notes. It is described as tasting slighty of seaweed/iodine, lightly medicinal, smoky, salty, sweet with a dry peppery finish.
The Clynelish distillery in Brora is an exact replica of Caol Ila. Most of the production is used in blends (90%) such as Bell's, White Horse, Johnnie Walker and Black Bottle. The distillery is the greatest of Islay, and produces over 3.000.000 litres a year.
Caol Ila is considered to be one of the lighter of the Islays. Medium-bodied with a rounded flavour. Pale in colour with a greenish tinge. This malt has a peaty nose, with distinct floral notes. It is described as tasting slighty of seaweed/iodine, lightly medicinal, smoky, salty, sweet with a dry peppery finish.
The Clynelish distillery in Brora is an exact replica of Caol Ila. Most of the production is used in blends (90%) such as Bell's, White Horse, Johnnie Walker and Black Bottle. The distillery is the greatest of Islay, and produces over 3.000.000 litres a year.
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Caol Ila 12 yrs, 43%
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Ready, but will keep,
43% alc.
Of the three main expressions of Caol Ila, this is the most rounded and balanced. All the classic Caol Ila aromas and flavours are there, with no sharp edges : On the nose, malty sweetness, peat, oil, treacle toffee and smoked meat, with lemon pudding notes on the finish. The palate is slightly ... MORE | ||||
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Berrys' Own Selection Caol Ila
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
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46% alc.
Caol Ila distillery is to be found near Port Askaig facing across the sound of Islay to neighbouring Jura. The whisky is very well respected for both its distinctive smoky, briny Islay style and elegant fruity balance. Initial fruit gum aromas peel back to allow the smoke to pervade. ... MORE | ||||
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Caol Ila 18 Yrs
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
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£ 51.50 |
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Ready, but will keep,
43% alc.
This classic Islay displays the Island character splendidly. It has a lightish weight but plenty of salty, smoky flavour and an oily body making it a great "anytime" malt. Much of the distillery's output goes into Johnnie Walker blends. | ||||
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Caol Ila 8 Year Old, Unpeated
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
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£ 52.65 |
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64.9% alc.
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John Milroy Caol Ila 26 Years
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
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£ 63.90 |
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46% alc.
John Milroy was one of the first retailers to pioneer Single Malt Whiskies in London over 40 years ago. This Scottish connoisseur’s devotion to promoting Malt Whiskies and his ability to identify special casks has created an international following for his John Milroy Selection. Caol Ila ... MORE | ||||
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