Caol Ila | Refill Bourbon Barrel | 2022 | 120 OLA | 65% ABV

Caol Ila distillery is Islay’s benchmark dram for clean, maritime peat. Popular with beginners, bottlers, collectors and connoisseurs alike.  Think: lemon peel, smoked barley, olive brine, oyster shell and white pepper; an elegant style that takes beautifully to finishing casks without losing its coastal lift.

As a cornerstone of Diageo, Caol Ila underpins premium Johnnie Walker blends and delivers consistently acclaimed official bottlings. That blend of brand strength and reliability is exactly what a private collector or IB wants in a bottling project: a strong brand, with clear global recognition and a consistent spirit that shines both naked and finished.

This 2022 Caol Ila is currently maturing in refill bourbon barrels. As these casks are only three years old, there is an opportunity to re-rack early and benefit from a longer term finish to shape a more premium final release. First-fill bourbon for amplified vanilla, coconut and honeyed sweetness; Sherry (PX/Oloroso) for darker colour, dates, fig and nutty richness; or select wine casks (Port, Madeira, quality red) for a more fruity and unique flavour profile.

We bottled a 12 year old Caol Ila, finished in a Ruby Port cask, under Glaschu Spirits Co. It was a beautiful combination of the classic Caol Ila character and the fruity profile of Ruby Port. The colour was phenomenal too, like Coca Cola. All in all a very successful bottling for us, so it's a spirit we're very fond of.

Please Note: All our casks are sold under-bond and sold ex-works, ex-VAT and ex-Duty. All sales are subject to our Terms & Conditions. Casks are sold under-bond and should not be resold on any public/digital platform unless otherwise stated in writing in agreement with DamGoodCompany Ltd Terms and Conditions of Sale. Customers are liable to pay for cask transport, transfers, storage, insurance and all other cask services.

DamGoodCompany Ltd make no representations or warranties as to the value of the product at the end of the maturation period. While current market conditions show strong growth in the whisky market, there is no guarantee this trend will continue. The value of the product may go up as well as down.