Caol Ila 26 Year Old 1988 Oloroso Cask Finish [Cask #985] (Single Cask Sample) ~ low 50’s % ABV (at a guess), £ priceless Score: 86/100 What they say: Distilled in 1988 and matured for 26 years, this Caol Ila… Continue reading

Caol Ila 25 Year Old (Official Bottling) 42% ABV, £130-165 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: Launched in 2010 this is a 25 Year Old Caol Ila bottled at 43% ABV Official Tasting Notes Appearance: Full gold, medium viscosity.… Continue reading

Caol Ila 15 Years Old 1998 Feis Ile 2013 (56.5%, OB, Triple Matured, 3000 Bottles, 2013) 56.5% ABV, £100 for 70cl from Caol Ila Distillery shop Score: 87/100 What they say: “Spirit distilled in 1998 has been triple-cask matured. For… Continue reading

Caol Ila 2001 Distillers Edition (43%, OB, C-si; 9-473, 2013) Category: Islay single malt scotch whisky Origin: Caol Ila distillery Bottling: Diageo, OB ABV: 43% Cost: £45 What they say Each Distillers Edition expression undergoes a second (or ‘double’) maturation… Continue reading

Caol Ila Stitchell Reserve Unpeated Style (59.6%, OB, Special Releases, 2013) 59.6% ABV, £70 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: A limited edition, natural cask strength single malt. From Caol Ila, an active distillery on the Isle of Islay.… Continue reading