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Caol Ila The Single Malts of Scotland 2010 10 Years Single Malt Whisky

Caol Ila 2010 ElD

Caol Ila

Islay · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
10 years
ABV
57.9%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caol Ila
Distillation Year
24.10.2010
Bottling Year
19.01.2021
Cask Types
Hogshead

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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 1532

Whiskyspace Notes 1532

Jun 6, 2026, 23:40:50

刚倒出来闻着是 smoky limoncello 那种感觉,有点酸酸的柠檬皮味混着烟熏,底下还有一丝 turmeric 的暖香。 喝起来居然有点 oystery 的咸鲜,像在海边散步闻到风里的 brine 味,混着 beach sand 的那种干燥感。 后面慢慢透出 fruitier 的甜,还有 white wine 般的轻盈酸度,creamier 的质地却一点也不厚重。 回味很长,带着 bitter zests 的微苦和 raw wool 的毛绒感,但 overall 很 clean。 明明感觉挺 young 的,又有种奇怪的成熟感… great sherry cask 的功劳吧?😄 像在阳光很好的海边小酒馆随手喝到的一杯,挺 excellent 的。

Whiskyspace Notes 1471

Whiskyspace Notes 1471

Jun 5, 2026, 13:12:35

Right, so this one's got this really smoky thing going on, but like, minimal? Not in your face at all. Reminds me of an ashtray somehow, in a good way 😅 There's this lovely blade of lemon cutting through, almost like a really good petit Chablis from a cool vintage. Chalky, like crushed chalk on wet magazines. Proper clean finish. Oysters would go brilliantly with this. The pink pepper note sneaks up on you and there's something woolly about it too. A wee tad sweeter than I expected. Ultra-clean, ueber-blade-y... doesn't forgive though. Long finish that just hangs around. You can tell it's utter, unquestionably high quality - got that Bauhaus style simplicity to it, if that makes sense. Just done right, you know? 🥃

Sarah Williams

Sarah Williams

May 27, 2026, 06:25:53

Just had a pour of this one. First thing I get is a real blast of cool stuff—tea tree oil, wintergreen, almost like a medicated chest rub. 🤒 Then the peat kicks in, not just smoke but proper coastal brine and oyster shells. You can taste the shoreline, like seaweed and salt on the air. 🌊 Underneath all that, there's a surprising sweetness, like salted honey and a bit of limoncello citrus. It gets rounder as you go. The finish is long, a bit tarry, and ends with this warm, umami aftertaste... like hot chips with malt vinegar. Really complex but kinda eminently pleasurable juice, if that makes sense. Cheers!

Alex Marshall

Alex Marshall

May 27, 2026, 06:21:41

First sip hits with a punch of pink pepper and that unmistakable young peat kick. There’s a wee bit of sweetness but it’s tart enough to keep things interesting—almost like a kipper paired with a sharp, lovely blade. The finish is long and clean, pure like the best cool-vintage Chablis, but with a smoky edge that lingers. Quite the dram! 👍🔥

Linda Wilkinson

Linda Wilkinson

May 20, 2026, 04:21:21

Warm and a bit cosy 🥃 I get soft smoke, dried fruit, a touch of honey, and some oak spice. Feels smooth-ish, with a wee peppery kick at the end. Nice for a slow evening.

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