Caol Ila, a historic whiskey company founded in 1846 by Hector Henderson, former owner of a Glasgow distillery, was born on the north-eastern coast of the island of Islay, in Scotland. The company has undergone frequent closures and changes of ownership in its history, which however have not compromised its production capacity: it remains to this day the distillery that produces the most whiskey on the island of Islay. Caol Ila recently joined the Diageo group. Always synonymous with quality, Caol Ila whiskeys are produced from the water of Lake Nam Ban and from the malted barley of Port Ellen and with a production of 3.5 million liters per year constitutes an essential base also for the blends of other whiskeys from the island, such as Bell's, White Horse and Johnnie Walker .

Caol Ila

A curiosity: the name Caol Ila is actually pronounced "Cull Eela", and is the Gaelic name of the Sound of Islay, which separates the island from the Jura. For some, the distillery's pronunciation is as remote as its location, situated as it does on the rugged east coast, where it has been hidden from view since 1846.

Whiskey Caol Ila

The range of Whiskey Caol Ila is very wide and includes whiskeys with different ages, from 12 years up to 17 and 18, passing by excellences such as the Caol Ila Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskey 2007 Samaroli and peaty whiskeys such as the Scotch Whiskey Moch by Caol Ila is a limited production single malt whiskey. Another very particular whiskey is the Distillers Edition, a Special Release by Caol Ila in which a typical single malt, with malt and smoky tones, is enriched with a finish given by a further aging in barrels that previously contained Moscatel wine.

What is the best Caol Ila?

The best Caol Ila is undoubtedly the Caol Ila Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskey 2007 Samaroli, carefully selected by Silvano Samaroli, a deep connoisseur and supporter of single malt whiskeys to the point that he attracted attention to this type that came to the fore in a period of strong diffusion of the blended type.

What distinguishes Caol Ila Torbato?

Caol Ila Torbato is quite persistent and is characterized by its pleasant smoky notes.

What is the price of Whiskey Caol Ila?

Whiskey Caol Ila has a variable price from € 40 to € 300 depending on the type, but on Vino.com you can always find your favorite Caol Ila at the best price.