Release No: 13
Caol Ila 17 Yrs
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A first hit of vinyl, like smelling an old-fashioned LP.
| Region | Islay |
| Distilled | 21.08.2007 |
| Bottling Date | 26.09.2024 |
| Cask | #313187 |
| ABV | 48.8% |
| Matured at | Auchtermuchty |
| Age | 17 |
| Bottled at | KY157bu |
| Notes | Refill American Oak Ex Bourbon |
| Bottles in batch | 265 |
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A first hit of vinyl, like smelling an old-fashioned LP. There is a dry smokiness in here, carbolic, creosote. Imagine walking newly tarred docks on a hot summer afternoon. Definitely on the medicinal side of phenols. To top it off a hint of violet scented soap. Slightly sweeter and a bit quieter than its sibling from Saltire’s 2nd batch. A beautiful harmonious finish. Again, a well-integrated Caol Ila. Simply gorgeous.
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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 Ban
Malt source: Port Ellen Maltings
Capacity: 6.5 million litres of alcohol per annum
Location: 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
A first hit of vinyl, like smelling an old-fashioned LP. There is a dry smokiness in here, carbolic, creosote. Imagine walking newly tarred docks on a hot summer afternoon. Definitely on the medicinal side of phenols. To top it off a hint of violet scented soap. Slightly sweeter and a bit quieter than its sibling from Saltire’s 2nd batch. A beautiful harmonious finish. Again, a well-integrated Caol Ila. Simply gorgeous.
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
