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Caol Ila 35 Year Old, American Oak & European Oak Cask, 2018, 58.1%
Caol Ila

Caol Ila 35 Year Old, American Oak & European Oak Cask, 2018, 58.1%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 33
Average Score
Avg 93
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Description

For anyone visiting Caol Ila today, it might be hard to believe that it was once one of the smaller distilleries on Islay, with the Diageo workhorse now producing almost as much spirit as Lagavulin, Ardbeg, Bowmore and Laphroaig combined! Despite this, Caol Ila still isn't as globally recognisable as its Islay stable-mates, due to the majority of its production being used for blends, such as Johnn ...

Change+26.3%
LatestSGD 1,830
HighSGD 2,248
LowSGD 1,277
SGD 2,365SGD 1,963SGD 1,562SGD 1,160Price (SGD)Observed dateSep 8Dec 7Jun 8Sep 8 - SGD 1,449 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 1,277 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 1,375 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 1,491 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Mar 17 - SGD 1,616 - Whisky.Auction - Mar 17, 2026Apr 6 - SGD 2,248 - Whisky Auctioneer - Apr 6, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 1,830 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026

Recently Sold

Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 8, 2026SGD 1,829.79
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Apr 6, 2026SGD 2,248.40
Whisky.AuctionAuction Sold Price - Mar 17, 2026SGD 1,616.15
Region
Islay
Age
35 Years
Vintage
1982
Bottled
2018
ABV
58.1%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Caol Ila
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
American Oak & European Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
3276
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Diageo Special Releases 2018
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Limited Edition, Special Release
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Fragrant and inviting, with dry wood smoke, cold ashes, peppery dust, vanilla, sweet aniseed, licorice, green herbs, tobacco leaves, leather, dried fruit, ginger, beach bonfire, baking spice, camphor, and sea spray.
Palate
Creamy and full-bodied, with peppery ashes, vanilla soot, dry wood smoke, ripe red apples, caramel sauce, salty driftwood, sea sprayed beach sand, menthol, camphor, vibrant tropical fruit, cinnamon, brine-sodden peat, white pepper, apricot, and spicy, citrusy lemongrass.
Finish
Long and drier, still sweet, with cold ashes, soot, caramel, vanilla, citrus, green herbs, mint, bold fruit flavors, white pepper, and soft peat.
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