Bottler: Murray McDavid

Range: Benchmark

Distillery: Caol Ila

Age: 10 years old

Distilled: 2014

Bottled: 2024

Region: Islay, Scotland

Spirit: Single malt scotch whisky

Cask Type: First fill Justinos Madeira Barrique

Alcohol by Volume: 51.2%

Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration

Outturn: 1,230 bottles

Bottle Size: 700ml

Caol Ila 10 Year Old Tasting Notes

Nose: Smoky seaside, toffee apple, spice.

Palate: Fruity peat, salted caramel, nuts.

Finish: Oily, sweet oak, peppery malt.

About this Murray McDavid whisky

Built in 1846, Caol Ila Distillery was named ‘Sound of Islay’ in Gaelic, after the atmospheric narrow strait that gently crashes the sea wall of its impressive stillhouse. The delicate smoky spirit that flows from its tall copper stills makes it a real fan favourite.

Murray McDavid have balanced this fresh Islay single malt by finishing it for four years in compact Rye whiskey casks, from Koval Distillery, their partners in the US. These small, flavourful casks, combined with pleasantly peated spirit, creates a tasty dram.