Outstanding review score, 90 out of 100
Vibrant lemon and lime juice, pristine smoke, brine and a mentholated edge make this an excellent, perfectly balanced Caol Ila.
- apple
- bourbon
- bread
- brine
- +12 more
By Ruben
Peated
Latest distillery releases
Series
- Caol Ila19 bottles
Other bottlings
- Caol Ila · Single Malt1991 vintage2024 release33 years43.0% ABV
- Caol Ila · Bottled by Decadent Drinks · Single Malt2007 vintage19 years50.1% ABV
Recent activity
- Glen Moray · Caol Ila · Glen Spey · Blended Whisky2014 vintage2026 release10 years48.5% ABVGood review score, 84 out of 100
Peat and blackcurrants perform a pleasant tango, while fruits in brine and salted fruit paste make this unlikely combination work surprisingly well.
- apricot
- blackcurrant
- bourbon
- brine
- +8 more
By Serge Valentin - Very good review score, 87 out of 100
Naked and vertical Caol Ila, with the spotlight firmly on coastal notes: brine, seaweed, cold ashes and a moderate tarry edge.
- ash
- bread
- brine
- dough
- +10 more
By Ruben
History
- Operating period.
The original distillery was demolished and rebuilt with 6 stills. Its warehouses were retained.
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