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With this 10-year-old Caol Ila from the Old Particular Islay Collection, Douglas Laing showcases a beautiful interplay between smoke and fruit. Distilled in 2015 and bottled at 48.4%, with a finish in a Ruby Port wine cask, this single cask combines the characteristic, crisp Islay profile with a surprisingly rich, subtly red-fruited depth.

While Caol Ila is often known for its fresh, smoky, and slightly mineral character, this expression gains extra body from the cask's influence. The combination of coastal smoke, citrus, and ripe red fruit creates a layered whisky that develops beautifully in the glass.

Within the series, this bottling forms an interesting bridge: smokier than Bowmore, but more refined and less medicinal than Laphroaig. A whisky that displays both power and elegance.

23:T45e,📍 Port Askaig, Islay, Scotland Caol Ila is Islay's quiet force—a distillery producing refined, smoky whiskies with a surprisingly fresh elegance. 🕰️ History and Legacy Founded in 1846 by Hector Henderson, Caol Ila has endured through several closures and reopenings, remaining a consistent supplier of peat-driven whiskies for blends like Johnnie Walker and Black Bottle. Today, it's one of Diageo's most beloved single malts. ⚗️ Production and Philosophy The distillery uses heavily peated barley from Port Ellen and distills in tall, narrow stills, resulting in a lighter, aromatic smoky style. Maturation occurs primarily in bourbon casks, with occasional wine or sherry finishes. 🍯 Flavor Profile and Style Smoky and fresh with notes of sea salt, smoke, lemon, olive, vanilla and light spices. 🌟 Special Bottlings or Collaborations Known for Caol Ila 12 YO, Distillers Edition, Moch, Cask Strength, and Special Releases. 💎 Why this distillery is special Caol Ila is the most elegant of Islay — powerful yet refined, with a smoke that's more coastal mist than campfire.24:T80b,