Caol Ila 2007 Aged 13 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky – The Whisky Blues (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 58.1%           Age: 13 Years Old         Country: Scotland

Cask Number(s): 320327
Date of Distilling: 2007/11
Date of Bottling: 2021/05
Matured In: a single refill Hogshead
Un-Chillfiltered

Operating at first as Airey Smash Whiskey Ice Cream in 2014 the company decided to established a business named Maltbarn in 2017. In 2018 it created its own selection barrel brand and named this “The Whisky Blues”. In 2021 they created thier own selected barrel brand ‘Whisky Age’. The company has a passion for whisky and selected the best single barrels aged in the most premium oak to become the finest whisky labelled s The Whisky Blues. A Taiwanese bottling brand established in 2018.

The Caol Ila Distillery, The name Caol Ila comes from the Gaelic ‘Caol Ila’ meaning ‘Sound of Islay’ which is the stretch of water which separates Islay from Jura. The distillery was founded in 1846 and has been very successful through its long history. The distillery draws water from the nearby loch which is surrounded by myrtle and heather. As did most distilleries it closed during the Great Depression from 1930 to 1937 and was reconstructed from 1972 to 1974. Juggling between old traditional methods and modern methods of using new technology. This distillery produces whiskies that have chocolate, citrus and floral notes as well as tangy and peaty, which is typical of an Islay whisky.

This single malt whisky was distilled in November 2007 at the Caol Ila distillery before being placed in single ex Bourbon Hogshead and left to mature for 15 years. In 2021 it was bottled at 58.1% abv as part of the The Whisky Blues Collection. Only 321 bottles were produced of this wonderful liquid for us all to enjoy.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Soft peat smoke with toffee sweetness, salty citrus rind and freshly cut hay, crushed nuts and some stemmed ginger, anise and cardamom spices.

Palate: Salty at first and then the ashy peat smoke charges through, citrus peel and lemon butter, malty with cardamom spice and some minerality.