Caol Ila 29 Year Old Berry Bros & Rudd

Refill hogshead #6510. Caol Ila 1982 vintage 29 year old Islay single malt Scotch.

Bottled 2012 at full strength by Berry Bros & Rudd. Limited to 199 bottles.

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.

Islay malt with a deep smokiness lies behind the yellow fruit, green olives and leather aromas. Mouth feel is textured, slowly releasing the smoky flavours which seep through to the fruitiness. This is an intense and balanced Caol Ila Scotch malt with a charming and lingering peaty finish.