Age: 20 year old

Distillation Year: 1984

Cask: American Bourbon

Bottled Sizes: 75cl

Rarity: Extremely Rare, supply can not be guaranteed.

Tasting Notes:

Caol Ila 1984 @ 50% alc.vol (US 100% proof)
Lighter than other Islay. Less smoke and peat - a good introduction. Nose is fragrant with peat, smoke and distinct floral notes. Assertive palate. Hints of spice, peat and seaweed. Smoky, salty and sweet . Well weighted with good flavour. Long, dry peppery finish.

Status: Open

Established 1846. Gaelic translation of Caol Ila is ‘Sound of Islay’ – pronounce as 'cull-eela'. The Caol Ila distillery has a spectacular picturesque location near Port Askaig on the north eastern shores of Islay. It has magnificent views across the Sound of Islay to the spectacular Paps of Jura. Caol Ila is the largest distillery on Islay and operates with six large and lantern shaped copper stills (three wash stills and three spirit stills). Water is sourced at the distillery from the peaty water running from Loch nam Ban (rich in lime). The distillery takes its malt from the centralised maltings at Port Ellen. Caol Ila is one of the lighter Islay malts and highly regarded by blenders, (used in Bell's, White Horse, Scottish Leader, Johnnie Walker and Black Bottle). Pale golden colour provides a floral, peaty nose and a warming, sweet flavour. Medium-bodied malt with hints of coastal influences and iodine. Develops a dry peppery finish.