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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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Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

May 12, 2026, 15:02:11

Just tried this one, and blimey, it's got a proper kick! 🥃 First off, the smell is kinda smoky with a hint of sweeet vanilla – reminds me of a bonfire night, innit? Taste hits you with some caramelly richness and a touch of spicy oake. Bit of fruitiness too, like apples or summat. 🍎 It's smooth in the mouth, not too harsh, and leaves a warm, malty finish that lingers nicely. 😊 Perfect for a quiet evenig in with a good book.

Shannon Phillips

Shannon Phillips

May 12, 2026, 07:12:05

Wow, this one's got a proper smoky vibe, like a cozy campfire. 🥃 Tastes sweet with hints of vanilla and a bit of caramel, then a warm spicy finish. Really lovely! 👍 Sometimes you catch a fruity note, almost like dried fruits. Perf for a chill evening. 😊 Definitely warms you up from the inside. Cheers!

Imogen Roberts

Imogen Roberts

May 11, 2026, 13:21:13

Oh, this whisky, innit? 🥃 Starts wi' a proper smoky peat, like a bonfire on a chilly coast – 🌊 makes you think of autumn walks. Then there's this sweet vanilla toffee bit, real smooth, but wi' a kick. 😋 Sorta coats your tongue, ya know? Finish is long and spicy, warms ya right up. 🔥 A bit o' fruity apple in there too, if you pay atention. Proper comfort in a glass, for a quiet night in.

Ian Morris

Ian Morris

May 9, 2026, 04:40:47

Just tried a dram... Wow. 🥃 Hints of smoke and oak, with a surprising vanilla sweetness. Like a bonfire on a cold night, but with a caramel hug? It's warming, really warming. The aftertaste... it lingers, ye know? A bit of spice, maybe cinnamon or is it... ginger? Hard to pinpoint. Comlexity, that's the word. Makes me think of old books and leather chairs. Proper autumn weather in a glass. 👌

Ben Owen

Ben Owen

May 6, 2026, 04:31:10

Right then, just had a sip. Quite a journey, innit? 👃 First off, you get this lovely whiff of burnt toffee & a bit of orange peel. Then it hits ya – quite a fiery kick at first, but that settles down. 🔥 Mid-palate is all smoky, like a bonfire in the distance, but there's this sweet, almost honey-like thing underneath. Really moreish. Finish is long, leaves a nice warmth & a taste of dark chocolate & oak. Tho it's a bit more... smokier than I expected. Proper winter warmer, this. Cheers! 🥃

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