2010 Caol Ila 14 Year Old "Old Particular" K&L Exclusive Single Hogsheads Cask Strength Single Refill Hogshead Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
This barrel, the oldest Caol Ila of the year, was aged in a refill hogshead but offers a classical expression of this special distillery. A lovely little pale gold (0.4), it opens with a nose that is pure Islay, full of powerful peat and dense wet turf. With air, subtle sweet cereal character and tense dark pepper notes appear. The palate, by contrast, offers dense sweet malt and complex barrel spice. The middle brings cracking pine smoke, sooty earthy peat, and dusty, rich, smoldering anthracite coal. The creamy texture and round, rich finish bring the wild ride to a satisfying close. The sweetness turns up to eleven along with the dense smoke. A total classic on arrival. Very tasty stuff.
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The beautiful distillery overlooking the Straits of Islay remains under the radar despite a strong following within the Scotch-loving community. This perfectly peated dram has tremendous character and substance, yet it continues to be one of the most undervalued spirits on the market. Built in 1846, there’s every chance the site saw distillation long before that, given its hidden cove and direct access to the ocean. The contrast between the old stone warehouses and the modern still house, rebuilt in 1974, is striking, and the view across the straits is among the most inspiring in Scotland. The spirit itself walks a fine line between styles, often showing more finesse and nuance than some of its Islay neighbors, though this particular barrel offers plenty of dark, tarry complexity. Distilled in November of 2010 and bottled in August of 2025 at natural cask strength, 56.1% alcohol by volume (112.2 proof), it was bottled exclusively for K&L Wine Merchants without coloring or chill filtration of any kind.
Product Details
Origin: North Shore, Islay, Scotland
Type/Varietal: Malt
Alcohol Content: 56.1%
SKU: #1941477