Caol Ila 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila 18 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, a fresh, smoky and smooth-bodied dram.

    Nose:    Smoke, peat, sea breeze notes, accompanied by vanilla, nutmeg, herbs and a hint of red fruit.

    Taste:    Smooth and mildly sweet start with good acidity, vanilla and sea salt.

    Finish:   A pleasant, lingering, charred, slightly sour finish.

Pronounced “Cull Eela", it’s the Gaelic name for the Sound of Islay, which separates the island from Jura. Located in a remote location, sitting on the rugged eastern coast, where it has remained hidden from view since 1846. In 1972, all of the buildings except for the warehouses were demolished and the current distillery was built. At present Caol Ila is the largest distillery on the island and it is owned by Diageo.
Caol Ila is one of the lighter Islay whiskies, pale in colour, with peaty, floral and peppery notes. In addition to being released as a Single Malt, it is used heavily (around 95% of their production) in blends such as Johnnie Walker's Black Label.