Caol Ila 22 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2019 is a Scotch whisky from the Islay region, known for its distinctive peaty character. With an ABV of 58.4%, this expression showcases the rich h...
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Caol Ila 22 Year Old - Fèis Ìle 2019 is a Scotch whisky from the Islay region, known for its distinctive peaty character. With an ABV of 58.4%, this expression showcases the rich heritage of Caol Ila distillery, which has been producing whisky since 1846. The 22-year aging process contributes to its complexity and depth.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Rich and complex with notes of brine, smoked fish, and citrus zest, complemented by hints of vanilla and a subtle herbal character.
Palate
Full-bodied with a powerful combination of peat smoke, dark chocolate, and dried fruits, alongside a peppery spice that adds depth.
Finish
Long and warming, with lingering smoke, a touch of saltiness, and a sweet, fruity aftertaste.
Additional Notes
An exceptional expression showcasing the balance between Caol Ila's signature peatiness and the richness developed over 22 years.
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About The Brand: Caol Ila
Diageo owns the Caol Ila Distillery, a Scotch whiskey distillery on the Scottish island of Islay not far from Port Askaig. In reference to the distillery's position overlooking the strait between Islay and Jura, Caol Ila is derived from the Gaelic word caol le, which means 'Sound of Islay' (also known as 'Islay Strait'). Hector Henderson established it in 1846. The Isle of Jura Distillery owner Norman Buchanan took over the distillery in 1854 after it did not perform well. Bulloch Lade & Co, whiskey stock merchants from Glasgow, bought the company in 1863. Duncan Johnston was the distillery manager in 1871, according to the census. The Johnston family was associated with yet another distillery on the island since Duncan was John Johnston of Lagavulin's nephew and a relative of the Johnstons who own Laphroaig. By the 1880s, the area was producing more than 147,000 imperial gallons (670,000 L) of whiskey annually. As a result of Bulloch Lade's voluntary insolvency in 1920, a group of merchants established the Caol Ila Distillery Company Ltd. The Distillers Company bought a majority stake in Caol Ila in 1927, and Scottish Malt Distillers Ltd. acquired full ownership of the company in 1930. Due to constraints on the supply of barley to distillers during the Second World War, the distillery was forced to close between 1942 and 1945. Production continued after that up until 1972, when the distillery's whole building was destroyed. Production subsequently restarted in 1974 when a bigger distillery that George Leslie Darge had designed in the same architectural style as many of his predecessors and with his signature glass curtain walls to the still buildings was erected. Diageo eventually acquired the business.
