Watt Whisky Caol Ila 2013 – 9 Year Old – 59.6%

This Caol Ila 2013 was selected by the independent bottler Watt Whisky. The whisky matured for 9 years in a Hogshead and was bottled in 2023 at an impressive 59.6% ABV. The edition is limited to just 306 bottles.

Caol Ila is one of the well-known distilleries on the Scottish island of Islay. The distillery is known for its smoky character, and this young independent bottling allows that profile to shine through in a powerful and pure form.

Due to the maturation in a Hogshead, the distillery character remains central. Expect a robust combination of peat smoke, maritime and mineral notes, complemented by citrus, malt, and a light sweetness. The high alcohol content provides great intensity and a powerful structure.

This Caol Ila was bottled as a Single Cask and at Cask Strength, without added coloring and without chill filtration. A few drops of water at 59.6% are certainly worth trying to further open up the smoky, fruity, and sweeter aromas.

Details: Caol Ila Distillery · Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky · vintage 2013 · bottled in 2023 · 9 years old · Hogshead · Watt Whisky / Campbeltown Whisky Company · 59.6% ABV · 70 cl · Single Cask · Cask Strength · uncolored · non-chill filtered · 306 bottles.

A powerful Islay bottling for fans of peat smoke, young Caol Ila, and independent whisky at full cask strength.