Caol Ila 10 Years Old 2009
SMWS 53.364
Winning Bid
£60
NO RESERVE
Caol Ila 10 Years Old 2009
SMWS 53.364
Lot #0930168
FINISH DATE
31 August 2021
'Port Askaig Meets Sanlucar'
Distilled at Caol Ila on 12th November 2009, aged in a single refill ex-bourbon hogshead for 10 years, before being bottled by SMWS with a yield of just 344 bottles.
Caol Ila
Islay’s biggest distillery is arguably its most consistent and underappreciated. Caol Ila was established in 1846 and when through a handful of owners thanks to various financial difficulties. The biggest change came in 1972 when the distillery and the majority of buildings were demolished and rebuilt. Famously, stepping into the gap during this period was inaction was the Brora distillery in Sutherland. After further investment in 2011, Caol Ila’s capacity increased to 6.5 million litres as its reputation continued to grow. Widely available in official versions and via independent bottlers, it now forms part of the Johnnie Walker experience with enhanced facilities for visitors.
Lot Features
Region
Scotland, Islay
