The distillery was built by Hector Henderson in 1846, Caol Ila's name comes from the Gaelic name for the sound of Islay, the stretch of sea separating Islay from Jura and over which the distillery is located near the ferry landing at Islay's Port Askaig.

Jim Murray, the whisky writer contends 'that the old Caol Ila was mutch more impressive onthe start, with slight Cederwood and pine adding to the fatty complexity, while the new Caol Ila wins hands down on the longer, stronger, oilier finish, generally, Caol Ila is considered to be one of the lighter of the Islays.

A single cask Caol Ila, distilled in 1983 and matured in European Oak cask #MC603.

70cl/59,4%