Caol Ila Whisky Distillery
Located in a quiet cove near Port Askaig,over-looking the Paps of Jura Caol Ila is located in one of the most unexplored parts of the country.
Address :CAOL ILA,
Telephone : 01496 840207
Fax : 01496 302763
Owning Company : United Distillers
Production Status : Operational
Established : 1846
Source : Loch Nam Ban
Age when bottled :15 yrs
Strength :43%
No. of Wash Stills :3
No. of Spirit Stills :3
Visitors per annum :2000
Nose :Light, fresh, slightly peated
Taste :Medium-bodied with a rounded flavour. Finishes smoothly. Not as heavy as some other Islays.
Comments : Popular after-dinner dram. Sherried bottlings are excellent.
Description :Caol Ila (pronounced 'Caal-eela') distillery stands in a picturesque setting at the foot of a steep hill, with a small pier, overlooking the Sound of Islay and Paps of Jura, and local wildlife includes seals and otters. It was built in 1846 by Hector Hend
Rating :***
Opening Days & Times
Open all year, Mon-Fri by appt; at various times of the year the distillery is not in production although visitors are welcome and tours are provided..
Address
Isle of IslayTown
Port AskaigPostcode
PA46 7RLContact Phone
01496 840207Travel Directions to Caol Ila Whisky Distillery
Off A846, N of Port Askaig, Caol Ila (signposted), Islay.