Caol Ila 2016 Best Dram Chardonnay #9 - 57,6%
The distillery is located north of Port Askaig on the island of Islay, right on the Islay Sound. It was built in 1846 and, since 1974, has featured a completely rebuilt stillhouse that was expanded to include six stills. The distillery, which offers a wonderful view of the island of Jura, is now owned by Diageo. Caol Ila is a prime example of a “workhorse” distillery that primarily produces whisky for blends—in this case, for Johnnie Walker.
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Product information "Caol Ila 2016 Best Dram Chardonnay #9 - 57,6%"
This single malt was distilled at the Caol Ila Distillery on June 6, 2016, and matured for over a decade before being finished by the independent bottler Best Dram on July 17, 2026. It owes its distinctive complexity to a finishing period in a first-fill Chardonnay butt from the renowned South Tyrolean winery St. Michael-Eppan. With a limited release of just 674 bottles, this bottling offers a rare opportunity to experience the combination of Islay peat and a Burgundian grape variety.
On the nose, bright citrus notes and green apple unfold initially, underpinned by a delicate vanilla sweetness and a salty note. On the palate, the whisky is powerful and oily; juicy yellow fruits meld with a creamy sweetness before a subtle peat smoke emerges. The finish is long-lasting and dry, characterized by mineral salinity and elegant citrus zest that evokes the rugged coast of Islay.
Product details
| Type: | Single Malt |
|---|---|
| Country: | Scotland |
| Region: | Islay |
| Distillery: | Caol Ila |
| Bottler: | Michel Reick |
| Age: | 10 years |
| Alcohol content: | 57.6% |
| Content: | 700 ml |
| Date distilled: | 06.06.2016 |
| Date bottled: | 17.07.2026 |
| Cask type: | 1st Fill St. Michael-Eppan Chardonnay Butt Finish |
| Peated: | Yes |
| Cask strength: | Yes |
| Single cask: | Yes |
| Colouring: | No |
| Chill-filtered: | No |
Mandatory information
Food business operator Kirsch Import GmbH & Co. KG, Mackenstedter Str. 7, 28816 Stuhr, DE
Manufacturer Caol Ila Distillery, Port Askai,g Isle Of Islay, Argyll PA46 7RL, Scotland, UK
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