Caol Ila 17 Years Old 1996
The Old Malt Cask
Winning Bid
£72.50
NO RESERVE
Caol Ila 17 Years Old 1996
The Old Malt Cask
Lot #0330042
FINISH DATE
31 August 2016
A single cask bottling of Caol Ila distilled in September 1996, aged for 17 years before being bottled in March 2014 by Douglas Laing & Co. Ltd as part of their Old Malt Cask range.
Bottled at 50% with no filtration & no colouring. One of 328 bottles from a Refill Hogshead.
Bottled at 50% with no filtration & no colouring. One of 328 bottles from a Refill Hogshead.
Caol Ila
Islay’s biggest distillery is arguably its most consistent and underappreciated. Caol Ila was established in 1846 and when through a handful of owners thanks to various financial difficulties. The biggest change came in 1972 when the distillery and the majority of buildings were demolished and rebuilt. Famously, stepping into the gap during this period was inaction was the Brora distillery in Sutherland. After further investment in 2011, Caol Ila’s capacity increased to 6.5 million litres as its reputation continued to grow. Widely available in official versions and via independent bottlers, it now forms part of the Johnnie Walker experience with enhanced facilities for visitors.
Lot Features
Region
Scotland, Islay
