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Caol Ila 1976 24 Years Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila 1976 SV

Caol Ila

Islay · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
24 years
ABV
43%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caol Ila
Distillation Year
29.09.1976
Bottling Year
23.07.2001
Cask Types
Oak Cask

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€289.00(2024-02-28)

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Caol Ila, founded in 1846, stands as one of Islay's most iconic distilleries. After gaining prominence through Diageo's Flora & Fauna and Rare Malts series, Caol Ila was officially launched as a standalone single malt whisky brand in 2002, introducing a comprehensive core range. Today, approximately 15% of the distillery's production is reserved for single malt bottlings, while the majority serves as crucial components in Johnnie Walker blends, particularly the flagship Black Label. This strategic importance led Diageo to select Caol Ila as one of four distilleries for its £1.5 billion Four Corners project, alongside Cardhu, Clynelish, and Glenkinchie. The initiative includes a major visitor center upgrade, with Caol Ila representing the signature peated character of Johnnie Walker. The new visitor experience, opened in 2020, features a tasting bar with panoramic views of the Sound of Islay, a dedicated parking area connected by a pedestrian bridge leading directly to the facility. The distillery operates with a 12.5-tonne full-lauter mash tun, eight wooden washbacks (two updated in November 2019) and two stainless steel washbacks, along with three pairs of stills. Production schedules vary between five and seven days weekly, yielding 16 to 26 mashes respectively. Fermentation times range from short (55 hours) to long (120 hours) periods. While renowned for its distinctive peated style, Caol Ila also produces an unpeated variant, both distilled to 72-63% ABV. The core range includes Moch (NAS), 12-Year-Old, 18-Year-Old, and 25-Year-Old expressions, plus the Moscatel-finished Distiller's Edition and cask strength releases. Special editions include the 2019 Feis Ile 10-Year-Old, matured in American oak ex-bourbon and refreshed European oak casks, and the 2018 Diageo Special Releases featuring both an unpeated 15-Year-Old and an exceptional 35-Year-Old peated expression.
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2329

Whiskyspace Notes 2329

Jul 5, 2026, 22:19:03

First sip hits me with pale straw colour and a gently oily texture, reminds me of freshly laundered linens and a whisper of elderflower. There’s a lightly smoky lemon barley water vibe, like sunflower oil on warm sand, with a touch of chalk and crushed seashells. A hint of smoked sea salt and wood embers lingers, giving it good length. Feels perilously easy stuff – smooth, refreshing, like oyster water mixed with a splash of old riesling. 😊

Carmen Ross

Carmen Ross

May 27, 2026, 03:18:14

This one just goes down easy, doesn't it? Pale straw in the glass, and the nose has that fresh lemon peel and a bit of chalk dust. Tastes of limes and lightly smoky lemon barley water, with a gently oily texture. There's a hint of seaweed in ramen broth and something like sunflower oil, nicely fatty. The finish has good length, with wood embers and a touch of beach sand. It’s a wonderful freshness, really. Like a masterclass in pleasure without trying too hard. 😊

Amelia Graham

Amelia Graham

May 21, 2026, 03:50:22

Right, let’s have a quiet moment with this dram… Nose first – baked pears, a whiff of honey, maybe some sea air? 🌊🍐 Bit of that yeasty, bready warmth comin' through. On the palate, proper oily mouthfeel. 🕯️ Soft candle wax, dried apricots, then a gentle peat creepin' in – not shouty, more like a smoky whisper round the edges. Finish lingers with gentle spice, toasted oatcakes, and a wee briny tang. Salted caramel left on the tongue. 🤤 Proper cosy. Like an old wooly jumper in a glen.

William Turner

William Turner

May 15, 2026, 09:36:56

Warm and honeyed, with a bit of dried fruit, vanilla and gentle spice. Feels cosy rather than heavy, with a soft oaky finish and a wee smoky hint 🥃 Quite easy to sip, especailly on a chilly evening.

Gavin Harrison

Gavin Harrison

May 13, 2026, 01:01:22

Got a real nice one here. 😊 First sip – bit of smoke, but not too heavy. Like sitting by a fireplace in autumn. 🔥 Then, sweetness kicks in. Maybe honey or caramel? Smooth and warm. Finish is long, with a hint of dried fruit. Quite moreish, actually. 🍂 Perfect for unwinding after a long day. 👌

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