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Caol Ila 10 Year Old Unpeated Special Release, First-Fill Bourbon Cask, 2009, 65.8%
Caol Ila

Caol Ila 10 Year Old Unpeated Special Release, First-Fill Bourbon Cask, 2009, 65.8%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 17
Average Score
Avg 85
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Description

An unpeated single malt from Islay's Caol Ila distillery, matured in first-fill bourbon barrels for a decade. This whisky was bottled at cask strength (65.8% ABV) in 2009 as part of Diageo's annual Special Releases. It is noted for its powerful and expressive character, offering a departure from the distillery's usual peated style.

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - May 10, 2026SGD 99.22
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Feb 8, 2026SGD 159.17
Region
Islay
Age
10 Years
Vintage
1999
Bottled
2009
ABV
65.8%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Caol Ila
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Port Ellen
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
6000
Has box
Yes
Closure
N.A
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Diageo Special Releases, Natural Cask Strength
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Special Release
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Quite sweet and tangy, with notes of lemon drops, custard, orchard fruits, citrus, rich vanilla cream, and fresh oak. Some mossy, tree bark, and coastal salinity notes are also present.
Palate
Massive and oily body with big tangy fruit notes, sweetness, and punchy oak. Flavors include fizzy lemon sherbet, green apples, ginger powder, white pepper, fudge, and cocoa powder.
Finish
Medium to long, with huge spices, chilli, pepper, and fruity notes. Deep, herbal, and woody, with lingering lemon, vanilla, cocoa, and oak.
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