ISLAY
Caol Ila 16 Year Old 2020 Fèis Île | 70cl, 53.9% ABV
Perfect for Islay whisky collectors, Fèis Île festival followers, and fans of sherry-influenced coastal single malts.
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A special festival release from Islay's largest and most quietly consistent distillery, bottled to celebrate Fèis Île — the island's annual whisky and music festival. Caol Ila was established in 1846 and has weathered a string of ownership changes over the decades, most dramatically in 1972 when the majority of the original distillery buildings were demolished and rebuilt. Famously, neighbouring Brora distillery stepped in to cover production during that gap. Since further investment in 2011 raised capacity to 6.5 million litres, Caol Ila's reputation has continued to grow, and it now also anchors part of the Johnnie Walker visitor experience on Islay.
This 16-year-old Fèis Île edition has been matured in Amoroso sherry casks, adding a rich, fruity depth to Caol Ila's classic coastal, lightly smoky character. Bottled at cask strength (53.9% ABV), natural colour and non-chill filtered, just 3,000 bottles were produced, making this an increasingly sought-after release for festival collectors and Islay enthusiasts alike.
Colour
Deep amber gold, natural and uncoloured.
Nose
Elegant and inviting, with gentle peat smoke and sea salt, layered with rich dried fruit and Amoroso sherry sweetness, balanced by soft citrus and a delicate floral note.
Palate
Full and well-textured at cask strength, opening with dried fruit and honeyed sweetness, developing into gentle smoke, warm spice, and a satisfying maritime salinity.
Finish
Long and warming, with lingering smoke, sherry sweetness, and a final note of sea spray.
Caol Ila
Founded 1846
Islay's largest distillery, Caol Ila, dates to 1846 and endured multiple owners before its 1972 rebuild, coinciding with Brora's closure. Following 2011 investment, capacity grew to 6.5 million litres. Widely available officially and via independent bottlers, it's now part of the Johnnie Walker visitor experience.
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