10 December 2025
  • Caol Ila 30 Years Old 1980

    The Old Malt Cask

    Winning Bid
    £140
    NO RESERVE

    Caol Ila 30 Years Old 1980

    The Old Malt Cask
    Lot #0250035
    FINISH DATE
    31 December 2015

    Distilled at Bowmore distillery in November 1980 before being bottled in January 2011 aged 30 years for the Old Malt Cask range by Douglas Laing. No chill filtering. No colouring. From a refill Hogshead number DL Ref:6858. One of 318 bottles.

    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
    • CASK TYPE
      Refill Hogshead
    • DISTILLERY
      Caol Ila
    • TYPE
      Full Size
    • SIZE
      700ml
    • STRENGTH
      50%
    • CASK NUMBER
      6858
    • CASK TYPE
      Refill Hogshead
    • APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT (kg)
      2
    Region
    Scotland, Islay
    Scotland, Islay

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