Caol Ila 13 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Discovery Range Ex Bourbon Cask Matured Islay Single Malt Whisky (2023) 70cl

Caol Ila 13 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Discovery Range Ex Bourbon Cask Matured Islay Single Malt Whisky (2023) 70cl

The Gordon & MacPhail Discovery range examines the core flavours at the heart of Scotch single malt whisky, and this is the headline of the Smoky side of things. A 13-year-old Caol Ila from the island of Islay, this is as typical a dram as you can get from the island, packed with sweet fruit and dark peat smoke.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet vanilla, fleshy apple and apricot lead among dry-cured meat and peat smoke.

Taste: White fruit, sponge cake, lemon, oatcakes and smoked cheese.

Finish: Long, sweet and smoky.

About Caol Ila

Caol Ila, the largest distillery on Islay, is located directly on the shore of the Sound of Islay. It was founded in 1846 by Hector Henderson. Caol Ila can boast almost completely consistent production since its opening, having only closed briefly during the Second World War due to regulations placed on the use of barley. It changed hands multiple times during the 19th and early 20th centuries, with each new owner contributing to the expansion and development of the distillery. In 1972, the entire distillery structure was demolished and rebuilt in the original architectural style to be able to function at a higher capacity. This expansion included advancing from two stills to six in order to meet the new high level of demand.

 Different expressions of Caol Ila have generally rated highly at spirit ratings competitions. The 12-year, for example, received two double gold, three gold, and one silver medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition between 2005 and 2010.

43% ABV

70cl