Release No: 7
Caol Ila 17 Yrs
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This 17-Year-Old Caol Ila single cask release is a complex and surprising dram, available exclusively online. Opening with marinated olives, candle wax and hickory smoked bacon before fresh mint tea lifts the nose. On the palate, wet logs sizzling after light rain, then a burst of chimney smoke. A stunner, beautifully balanced with a complex after taste that keeps surprising.
| Region | Islay |
| Distilled | 21 August 2007 |
| Bottling Date | 22 August 2024 |
| Cask | #313181 |
| ABV | 48.8% |
| Matured at | KY15 7BU |
| Age | 17 Years |
| Bottled at | Auchtermuchty |
| Notes | Refill American Oak Hogshead |
| Bottles in batch | 273 |
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This dram has a light straw colour. The nose begins slightly vegetal with marinated olives, then turns to candle wax framed by hickory smoked bacon and fresh mint tea. With time, the peat-influenced aromas become stronger in stages while the mint tea develops into a sweet citrus note.
The taste evokes images of wet, sizzling logs absorbing a mild early morning rain. Then comes a burst of chimney smoke. A long and lasting finish. Water makes this dram aromatic, ashy and creamy.
-Hans & Becky Offringa, The Whisky Couple
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Founded in 1846 by Hector Henderson, on the rugged shore of the Sound of Islay. It was twice totally rebuilt – in 1879 and again in 1972-74. Through several expansions, Caol Ila has been turned into a true production beast and is an important component in the extensive range of Johnnie Walker blends from Diageo. The distillery is home to Johnnie Walker’s western corner stone, the other three being Glenkinchie (south), Cardhu (heartland) and Clynelish (north). The still men have one of the best views in Scotland. They see the famous Paps of Jura every working day. Taking the little five-minute ferry from Port Askaig to Jura lets you admire Caol Ila from the water.
Water source
Loch Nam BanMalt source
Port Ellen MaltingsCapacity
6.5 million litres of alcohol per annumLocation
Port Askaig, Isle of Islay
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Equipment
- 1 full lauter mash tun (12.5 ton)
- 8 wooden washbacks
- 2 stainless steel washbacks
- Fermentation time 55-60 hours
- 3 wash stills with descending lyne arms
- 3 spirit stills with horizontal lyne arms
- Middle cut: not published
Caol Ila is known for its peatiness but does produce small batches of unpeated spirit on and off
This dram has a light straw colour. The nose begins slightly vegetal with marinated olives, then turns to candle wax framed by hickory smoked bacon and fresh mint tea. With time, the peat-influenced aromas become stronger in stages while the mint tea develops into a sweet citrus note.
The taste evokes images of wet, sizzling logs absorbing a mild early morning rain. Then comes a burst of chimney smoke. A long and lasting finish. Water makes this dram aromatic, ashy and creamy.
-Hans & Becky Offringa, The Whisky Couple
Founded in 1846 by Hector Henderson, on the rugged shore of the Sound of Islay. It was twice totally rebuilt – in 1879 and again in 1972-74. Through several expansions, Caol Ila has been turned into a true production beast and is an important component in the extensive range of Johnnie Walker blends from Diageo. The distillery is home to Johnnie Walker’s western corner stone, the other three being Glenkinchie (south), Cardhu (heartland) and Clynelish (north). The still men have one of the best views in Scotland. They see the famous Paps of Jura every working day. Taking the little five-minute ferry from Port Askaig to Jura lets you admire Caol Ila from the water.
Water source
Loch Nam Ban
Malt source
Port Ellen Maltings
Capacity
6.5 million litres of alcohol per annum
Location
Port Askaig, Isle of Islay
Equipment
- 1 full lauter mash tun (12.5 ton)
- 8 wooden washbacks
- 2 stainless steel washbacks
- Fermentation time 55-60 hours
- 3 wash stills with descending lyne arms
- 3 spirit stills with horizontal lyne arms
- Middle cut: not published
Caol Ila is known for its peatiness but does produce small batches of unpeated spirit on and off
