Caol Ila 1999 Connoisseurs Choice

Caol Ila 1999 Connoisseurs Choice Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Matured in 1st Fill Sherry Butts and Refill Sherry Hogsheads. Bottled 2013 by Gordon & MacPhail.

Caol Ila

Caol Ila Distillery on the Isle of Islay is famous for the stunning view from the still house windows looking out across the Sound of Islay and for the objects which have passed by including naval battleships, smugglers in dinghies, submarines and whales. Caol Ila Distillery was established in 1846 by Hector Henderson on a sheltered but rocky stretch of coast on north east Islay. Now the largest malt whisky distillery on Islay and visitors are welcomed at the distillery visitor centre where distillery tours are available. Caol Ila Distillery is a participant in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music.

Nose: Sweet Sherry notes, with sweet cured bacon and stewed pear aromas. Hints of cinnamon and cloves develop.

Taste: Smoky and sweet initially with vanilla and ripe banana flavours developing. Hints of orange and milk chocolate linger.