Description
By volume the largest single malt producer on the isle of Islay. It is part of the extensive Scotch whisky holdings of Diageo who, in addition to marketing its peated single malt, have also assigned it as one of the four regional brands home of the Johnnie Walker blends. This particular bottling, released during the 1980s by Bulloch Lade & Co., is highly regarded among whisky enthusiasts for its unique expression of Caol Ila's style during that era. This vintage expression is characterized by its careful aging in ex-bourbon casks, which allows the spirit to develop its signature flavors while retaining the distillery's hallmark character. The Bulloch Lade bottlings from the 1980s are particularly sought after, as they capture a moment in time for Caol Ila, showcasing the craftsmanship of that period.