Caol Ila

Caol Ila The Magic of the Cask Whisky Exchange Show 2019 Release 9 Year Old, Refill Sherry Cask, Cask #316103, 2009, The Whisky Exchange, 58.7%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 29
Average Score
Avg 85
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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 ...

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jul 12, 2026SGD 69.75
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jul 12, 2026SGD 69.75
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jul 12, 2026SGD 79.72
Region
Islay
Age
9 Years
Vintage
2009
Bottled
2019
ABV
58.7%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Caol Ila
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Independent Bottling - The Whisky Exchange
Peated
Peated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
Gonzalez & Byass
Cask no.
316103
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
308
Has box
No
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Bottle with miniature UV torch
Series highlights
The Magic of the Cask
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Whisky Exchange Show 2019 Release
Allocation
The Whisky Exchange
Nose
Deep and earthy, with sweet notes and musty touches, mushrooms, dunnage warehouse, peat and black tea. Ground pepper and wood smoke on top of licorice and ash. Lightly meaty, gristy malt, soft smoke and citrus, menthol, green apples, crisp grapefruits and sweet berries in the background.
Palate
A lot of wood smoke, black tea, licorice and fruit, with a touch of lemon zing, smoky baked apples, soot and spicy chocolate bon-bons. Zingy citrus, lime and lemon, great balance of smoke, malt, sweet honey, golden syrup, maple syrup, golden raisin, very oily. Briney notes and green pepper.
Finish
Smoky fruity goodness, hint of ash and over-grilled apples. Medium/Long length, drying but sweet still, honey, butter, oils. Slightly grassier, full of drier ashy notes.
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