Caol Ila 33 Year Old – The Kinship Series – Single Cask by Hunter Laing
Released in 2023 as part of Hunter Laing’s prestigious Kinship Series, this 33-year-old Caol Ila is a masterfully matured Islay single malt that radiates elegance, complexity, and coastal character. Aged in a single refill bourbon hogshead and bottled at natural cask strength, it showcases a refined balance between Caol Ila’s signature smoke and the depth developed over decades of maturation.
Nose: Gentle peat smoke with notes of caramel, stewed fruits, soft beeswax, and a salty breeze that instantly evokes Islay’s rugged shores.
Palate: Smooth and layered, with pronounced maritime salinity. Hints of seaweed, fresh oysters, and ocean air mingle with delicately integrated smoke. Deeper notes of oak, dried fruit, and a subtle touch of medicinal herbs emerge as it develops on the palate.
Finish: Long, leathery, and satisfying, with notes of worn leather, glowing peat embers, and a lingering salty finish.
Hunter Laing & Co., the independent bottler behind the Kinship Series, is known for its uncompromising approach to quality and its ability to source and bottle some of Scotland’s rarest and most characterful casks. The Kinship Series is a tribute to the Scotch whisky community and the regions that have made Scotland world-famous for its whisky.
Distillery: Caol Ila
Bottler: Hunter Laing
Vintage: 2023
Age: 33 years
Type: Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask type/number: Refill Bourbon Hogshead
ABV: 44.5%
Bottles released: 300
Un-chillfiltered
Natural colour
70 cl
Additional info: Limited edition release from The Kinship Series
