Caol Ila is one of Islay's best loved distilleries and this 12 year old is their entry level bottling.

This expression is light and fresh with that distinctive Caol Ila smoke and notes of zesty limoncello. A perfect introduction to the joys of Islay malt and the mercurial qualities of peat smoked whisky.

SAMAROLI ISLAY
SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
BOTTLED IN SCOTLAND IN 2023

Our eye - or better our nose - dwells on this youngster, allowing us to bottle yet another iteration of our philosophy of Islay, the queen of Scotland. We stand before a young, arrogant and daring Caol Ila. Despite its youth, the mastery conferred by wood presents us with a slightly peaty note. In addition, we sense shy hints of yeast, butter and smoked meats reminiscent of our hearth after last night’s fire is spent. And now almond, hazelnut and candied fruit. 

The saline plane surprises us in terms of equilibrium and harmony. Suggestions of herring and anchovy, a classic marina scent with flashes of the mineral. Those caper bushes descending towards the Sicilian sea are now evoked. To the right the Pillars of Heracles. To the left, the mysterious and intriguing East. There is a narrow border between the ocean and the sky which is lighter and therefore easy to identify. Some may say that Brittany is where we can best learn to distinguish this.

A.W.B. 

COMPOSITION: 3 casks of Caol Ila 2013 - Hogshead - Refill Bourbon
BOTTLES PRODUCED: 1104
ABV: 45%

Distillery - Caol Ila
Vintage - 07.08.2014
Bottled - 2025
Stated Age - 11 years
Cask Type - Refill Amontillado HHD Finish
Cask number - 386648
Number of bottles - 321

Caol Ila is one of Islay's best loved distilleries and this 12 year old is their entry level bottling.

This expression is light and fresh with that distinctive Caol Ila smoke and notes of zesty limoncello. A perfect introduction to the joys of Islay malt and the mercurial qualities of peat smoked whisky.

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Caol Ila 2013 – 11 Year Old

Equinox & Solstice – Autumn Edition 2024

Distilled at Caol Ila | Bottled by Decadent Drinks | 2nd-Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead | 11 Years Old

Part of the Equinox & Solstice series, this autumn release from Decadent Drinks showcases a more muscular side of Caol Ila. Matured in a second-fill oloroso sherry hogshead for 11 years, it balances smoky intensity with sherry depth and coastal charm.

Expect aromas of smoky bacon and struck flint, layered with white pepper and faint hints of stewed orchard fruit. The palate is bold yet composed—earthy peat meets warm spice, followed by a long, dry finish that lingers with subtle maritime salinity.

A compelling Islay dram for those who appreciate a peated whisky with both character and finesse.

Expect aromas of smoky bacon and struck flint, layered with white pepper and faint hints of stewed orchard fruit. The palate is bold yet composed—earthy peat meets warm spice, followed by a long, dry finish that lingers with subtle maritime salinity.
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