Caol Ila

Caol Ila Philosophy Of Islay 9 Year Old, Cask #123/22, 2013, Samaroli, 45%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 17
Average Score
N.A
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Description

By volume the largest single malt producer on the isle of Islay. It is part of the extensive Scotch whisky holdings of Diageo who, in addition to marketing its peated single malt, have also assigned it as one of the four regional brands home of the Johnnie Walker blends. An iconic Italian importer and independent bottler, founded in 1968 by Silvano Samaroli. The company is credited with marketing ...

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Feb 9, 2026SGD 219.05
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Feb 9, 2026SGD 199.13
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 4, 2025SGD 118.04
Cask type
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Bottling
Independent Bottling - Samaroli
Peated
Peated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
123/22
Batch
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PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Bottle with box
Series highlights
Samaroli 55th Anniversary
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Samaroli 55th Anniversary
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Intriguing notes of earth and musk, saline chorus, soft vanilla, lifting fruitiness, myrtle, juniper berries, sweet creamy bee-pollen, slightly peaty, shy hints of yeast, butter, smoked meats, almond, hazelnut, candied fruit, sea salt, fresh citrus, green apples, light smokiness, herbal undertones.
Palate
Sweet notes, smoke and creaminess, saline, herring, anchovy, mineral, pronounced peat smoke, lemon zest, white pepper, malt sweetness, mineral salinity.
Finish
Heather swaying in a sea breeze, subtle peat smoke, gentle spiciness, refreshing hint of citrus.
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