Caol Ila 8 Years Old #301153-1 Fragrant Drops

Fragrant Drops

Caol Ila 8 Years Old #301153-1

ABV: 56.7% 70 cL

This single malt was distilled on the 1st of February 2018 at the Caol Ila Distillery on the Isle of Islay. It was aged for 8 years, including 2 years in a fresh Pedro Ximénez quarter cask, creating notes of raisin, date, and fig jam, as well as dark chocolate, balanced with classic Caol Ila maritime, peaty character. 

Bottled on the 9th of February 2026 by Fragrant Drops, at natural cask strength, without chill-filtration or artificial colouring. 

Nose

Raisin, raspberry jam, iodine, glazed bbq ham, beechwood smoke and sea herbs.

Palate

Sticky dates, figs, molasses, dark chocolate.

Finish

Sea spray, Black Forest gateau, ash, mocha coffee and paprika.

£80.00

Tax included.

Pickup available at 472 Union Street
Caol Ila 8 Years Old #301153-1

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  • 472 Union Street

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    Union Street
    472
    Aberdeen AB10 1TS
    United Kingdom

    +441224647433

PRODUCT INFO

Region Islay
Distillery Caol Ila
Cask type Fresh PX quarter cask finish
Bottling company Fragrant Drops
Outrun 156 bottles
Whisky type Single malt
Cask number #301153-1

The name Caol Ila derives from the Gaelic "Caol Ìle", which means "The Sound of Islay". The distillery's journey began in 1846 when it was founded by Hector Henderson. Despite his previous experience at Littlemill, the distillery did not succeed and changed hands in 1854. 9 years later, it was sold again, this time to Bulloch Lade & Co., who expanded production. The distillery faced more changes in ownership and a few closures up to the 1970s when the old buildings were demolished and replaced by larger ones, and additional stills were installed, making it once again the largest distillery on the island. Since 2004, Caol Ila has been a part of Diageo's portfolio, bottling single malts, as well as using the liquid for Johny Walker blends.
It is known for being one of the most delicate whiskies on the island, wich light colour, citrusy flavours and ashy peat.

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