{"title":"Caol Ila Distillery","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"caol-ila-single-malt-12-years","title":"CAOL ILA single malt 12 Years 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaol Ila 12 Year is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Caol Ila distillery on Islay, much of whose production traditionally goes into blends like Johnnie Walker, making standalone bottlings like this one a chance to taste the distillery's own character directly. Matured mainly in ex-bourbon casks, it shows a lighter, more restrained smoke than some of its Islay neighbors. Expect a nose of peat smoke, citrus, and sea spray, a clean, smoky palate with a touch of sweetness, and a medium, smoky finish. It's a good entry point for drinkers exploring Islay's range of smoky styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Caol Ila 12 Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, with a splash of water if you want the citrus and smoke to separate out more clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caol Ila","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629084184794,"sku":"VWS_4679","price":88.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/1f11a968-99bf-11ea-8725-027b56b897b2_b8fdf4ce-98c4-473b-9c9e-1ef45d76459c.jpg?v=1653684170"},{"product_id":"chapter-7-monologue-single-malt-scotch-caol-ila-distillery","title":"Chapter 7 Monologue Single Malt Scotch  CAOL ILA Distillery 9 year 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Monologue is an independent bottling series from Chapter 7, a Scotch bottler that sources casks from established distilleries and releases them under its own literary-themed naming. This release is a 9 year single malt Scotch whisky from Caol Ila, an Islay distillery known for a lighter, more restrained peat style than some of its Islay neighbors, often used in blends but increasingly bottled as a single malt on its own. Expect maritime smoke, citrus, and light malt on the nose, a clean, smoky palate, and a crisp, peppery finish. A good entry point into Caol Ila's house style for Islay whisky drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Chapter 7 Monologue Caol Ila 9 Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake it neat or with a splash of water; Caol Ila's lighter peat style still benefits from a little air to open up the citrus notes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chapter 7","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629800263898,"sku":"VWS_200422750","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/6a0958be-511d-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_2488a5ea-a883-4ce5-8f64-be4d5a06b1a9.jpg?v=1653692037"},{"product_id":"gordon-macphail-caol-ila-distillery-17-year","title":"Gordon \u0026 Macphail Caol Ila Distillery 17 Year 2002 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail bottled this Caol Ila 17 Year Old from the 2002 vintage — an independent Islay single malt Scotch, matured and released by the Speyside firm rather than the distillery itself. Caol Ila is Islay's quiet giant, and seventeen years softens its coastal peat into something layered: toasted cereal, lemon peel, and green apple over gentle smoke on the nose, then melon, black pepper, charred oak, and maritime peat across the palate. The finish runs long and smoky, brightened by citrus and a touch of sea salt. As an older independent bottling, its strength varies by release. This is a whisky for a patient Islay drinker — pour it neat, and add water only a drop at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail Caol Ila 17 Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it neat and add water only a drop at a time — this is an independent, older Islay bottling meant to be tasted slowly, not diluted with ice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gordon \u0026 MacPhail","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629843845338,"sku":"VWS_200422952","price":157.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/ec7c37cc-511c-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_555dc30c-6d65-4954-a319-07023c42d353.jpg?v=1653692392"},{"product_id":"single-malt-scotch-whisky-caol-ila","title":"Ds Tayman Single Malt Scotch Whisky CAOL ILA 12 year","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaol Ila 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a smooth and smoky whisky from the Islay region of Scotland. It is made from malted barley and aged in oak casks for 12 years. The whisky has a light golden color and a smoky aroma with hints of peat and sea salt. On the palate, it has a smooth and creamy texture with notes of honey, vanilla, and a hint of smoke. The finish is long and lingering with a hint of smoke and a touch of sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Caol Ila 12 Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat is the way to meet Caol Ila's smoke — a splash of water opens the peat without drowning it. It also holds up well in a smoky Penicillin-style cocktail if you want to use it beyond the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caol Ila","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42784236437722,"sku":"VWS_200423389","price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/90f82772-511b-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_c33c87e8-955d-4511-8100-2eacf65eb5e9.jpg?v=1653693158"},{"product_id":"fable-whisky-fairies-caoil-ila-chapter-eight-7-year-700-ml","title":"Fable Whisky Fairies Caoil Ila Chapter Eight 7 year 700 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eFable Whisky Fairies Caol Ila Chapter Eight is a single malt Scotch whisky bottled by independent bottler Fable Whisky, sourced from Caol Ila distillery on Islay. Caol Ila is known for a lighter, more restrained peated style than its Islay neighbors — often used as a key component in blends. Expect gentle smoke, citrus, and a slightly maritime edge, with a clean, moderately smoky finish at 7 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Fable Fairies Caol Ila Chapter Eight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat is the best way to catch Caol Ila's lighter, more restrained peat character, which is easy to lose if diluted too much.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fable Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43645720625370,"sku":"VWS200425924","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/fable-whiskey-caol-ila-fairies-7yr-scotch-whisky-chapter-8_1.jpg?v=1684499147"},{"product_id":"alexander-murray-co-caol-ila-single-cask-2014-10-year-750-ml","title":"Alexander Murray \u0026 Co Caol Ila Single Cask 2014 10 year 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a single-cask Caol Ila bottled independently by Alexander Murray \u0026amp; Co., distilled in 2014 and aged 10 years before release. Caol Ila is an Islay distillery known for a lighter, more maritime style of peated Scotch than its heavily smoky island neighbors — expect smoke and brine up front, balanced by a fruity sweetness and a gentler peat character than a typical Islay malt. As a single cask, this bottling reflects one specific barrel rather than a blended house style, so expect more individuality and less consistency batch to batch than a standard distillery release. Limited by nature — once this cask is gone, this exact bottling won't be repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink this Caol Ila Single Cask\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat, with maybe a few drops of water, is the way to taste what makes a single cask different from the standard distillery bottling. Ice will flatten the smoke and brine that define Caol Ila's character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexander Murray \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46540094603482,"sku":"VWS200433080","price":75.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/TAMDHU-2014-7YO.png?v=1749544030"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquorverse.com\/collections\/caol-ila-distillery.oembed","provider":"LiquorVerse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}