Caol Ila 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 70cl, 43% ABV

Caol Ila 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 70cl, 43% ABV

A benchmark expression from Caol Ila, one of Islay's most prolific and respected distilleries, the 18 Year Old represents the distillery at its most refined and considered. Sitting on the shores of the Sound of Islay with views across to the Paps of Jura, Caol Ila has long been one of the island's most important distilleries, and this 18-year-old expression showcases why it has earned such a devoted following among Islay whisky enthusiasts.

Compared to some of its more aggressively peated island neighbours, Caol Ila 18 offers a more measured, elegant take on the Islay style. Eighteen years of maturation has allowed the smoke to soften and integrate beautifully, revealing a more complex, layered character beneath — a dram that rewards those who take their time with it. Bottled at 43% ABV, it is approachable enough for those new to peated whisky while offering sufficient depth and nuance to satisfy the most experienced Islay drinker.