Signatory Vintage·Cask Strength CollectionCaol Ila

Signatory Vintage Caol Ila is an 18-year-old Islay single malt bottled from a single cask at cask strength. This release was distilled in 2007 and matured in a first-fill oloroso sherry butt, a cask type often associated with fuller oak and dried-fruit character.

For a novice drinker, expect a whisky that combines Caol Ila’s well-known coastal peat smoke with the richer influence of sherry-seasoned oak. The high strength means it is likely to be intense and concentrated, so a small splash of water may help open it up.