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2010 Berry Bros. & Rudd Caol Ila, Small Batch, Cask Ref. 311760/1/2, Islay, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (46%)

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2010 Berry Bros. & Rudd Caol Ila, Small Batch, Cask Ref. 311760/1/2, Islay, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (46%)

Description

‘“Massive and hideous” was how Caol Ila was first described to me – although, to be very clear, it was the distillery buildings that were being described to me, not the whisky, and much-less the hard working Ileachs employed there! To make so much spirit flow so exceptionally reliably and STILL maintain such an impeccable character takes great skill. Ask me which Islay dram I’ll have to drink, and it’ll more often than not be a Caol Ila, please.’

Rob Whitehead, Spirits Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

The nose is initially deceptively gentle, offering icing sugar and a slight earthy smoke, though time in the glass crescendos the coastal peat showing muscular phenolic character. The palate gives more notes of peat smoke along with damp wool, icing sugar, slight floral notes, and more peat smoke! The finish is unmistakably coastal fading slowly with flavours of kippers, tar and yet more smoke.

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Product Type Scotch Whisky
Main Ingredients Barley
Region Scotch Whisky
Producer Caol Ila Distillery, Islay

About this spirit

Caol Ila Distillery, Islay

Caol Ila (Gaelic for 'the Sound of Islay') was built in 1846 by Hector Henderson, a Glasgow businessman with a keen interest in distilling. The distillery is hidden in a quiet cove near Port Askaig, overlooking the Sound of Islay. The water source for Caol Ila is the peaty Loch Nam Ban about a mile away from which the water flows through fields, arriving at a waterfall near the distillery. The six stills are large and lantern-shaped.
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Islay

Islay

Islay whisky is a distinctive style of Scotch whisky from the Isle of Islay, known for its peaty and smoky flavours. The island's maritime climate adds a briny quality to the whiskies. Famous distilleries like Ardbeg, Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and Bowmore produce sought-after single malts with powerful and complex flavours, making Islay whisky a captivating category within Scotch whisky.
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Barley

Barley is a key ingredient in the production of some of the world's most renowned spirits, particularly whiskey and Scotch whisky. Malted barley is used as the primary grain in many single malt and blended Scotch whiskies, where it contributes a distinct malty, nutty, and sometimes smoky flavour profile. In addition to Scotch, barley is also a staple in the production of Irish whiskey, where it often lends a smoother, creamier taste. The versatility of barley as a grain makes it a favorite for creating complex and deeply nuanced spirits cherished by enthusiasts worldwide.

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