Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1996 Old Particular

Caol Ila 18 Year Old 1996 vintage Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask refill hogshead #10443 September 2014 bottled by Douglas Laing & Co. for the Old Particular series. 149 bottles.

Caol Ila

Caol Ila Distillery on the Isle of Islay is famous for the stunning view from the still house windows looking out across the Sound of Islay and for the objects which have passed by including naval battleships, smugglers in dinghies, submarines and whales. Caol Ila Distillery was established in 1846 by Hector Henderson on a sheltered but rocky stretch of coast on north east Islay. Now the largest malt whisky distillery on Islay and visitors are welcomed at the distillery visitor centre where distillery tours are available. Caol Ila Distillery is a participant in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music.

Nose: Distinctly sooty – ashy – balanced with dark honey + a burnt caramel character.
Palate: Rich & oily – now more tarry + a well fired toast style with a layer of vanilla.
Finish: Long – carrying a salty liquorice style + dark chocolate & beach bonfire ashes.