Why We Love Caol Ila

  • Largest whisky-producing capacity on Islay.

  • A significant component in Johnnie Walker Blend.

  • Only 15% of the spirit is dedicated to the single malt market.

  • Produces peated and unpeated spirit.

  • Began releasing official bottlings only recently – in 2002.

Distillery Information

Region:
Islay

Year founded:
1846

Status:
Operational/ Active

Owner:
Diageo

Capacity:
6.5 million litres/yr

“Recently, Caol Ila has become one of our go-to casks for Islay single malts. We’re constantly impressed by the quality of the whisky coming from this distillery.”

Average Historical Growth

Islay: 11.74%

On average, casks from the Islay region have observed annual capital growth of 11.74% across varying lengths of maturation.

Industry: 12.84%

The whisky industry has observed 12.84% average annual growth across all distilleries, cask types and maturities.

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