Caol Ila 2013/2025 Lady of the Glen 11 Year Old Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 56.6%
Caol Ila is an exclusive and characterful single cask bottling from the independent Scottish brand Lady of the Glen, known for their carefully selected and hand-picked casks. Distilled at the Caol Ila distillery, one of Islay’s most respected names, this whisky is a testament to the island’s smoky, maritime style. It has matured for 11 years in a refill hogshead, which unfortunately leaked, resulting in only 123 bottles from cask #319952. It is bottled at natural cask strength of 56.6%, offering an intense and unfiltered tasting experience.
On the nose, you are greeted by the classic Caol Ila aromas: fresh peat smoke, seaweed, ocean breeze, and subtle citrus notes. Hints of green apples, toasted oak, and a touch of vanilla from the cask add an intriguing balance between fruitiness and smoke.
The palate reveals the whisky’s strength – an oily and full-bodied mouthfeel with layers of salted caramel, lemon, malted grains, and a deep, spreading smoke across the palate. The high alcohol content delivers a powerful punch, but also great depth where sweetness and spice meet the maritime Islay character.
The finish is long, persistent, and peaty, with notes of ash, freshly ground pepper, and a hint of lemon peel, elegantly concluding the experience with a slightly salty edge.
Distillery: Caol Ila
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Vintage: Distilled 2013 Bottled 2025
Age: 11 years
Type: Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: Hogshead / Cask No. #319952
ABV: 56.6%
Number of bottles: 123
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
