Caol Ila Wilson & Morgan Whisky 2008 25 th anniversry

Islay is one of the largest islands in Scotland where, fertile lands and pure water of a wonderful and unspoiled landscape caressed by the fresh breeze of the sea waters, has seen the birth of some of the best single malt whiskeys in history.

The Caol Ila distillery was founded in 1846 by Hector Henderson. In 1854 it was crossed by Norman Buchanan and in 1863 by Bulloch Lade & C. Ltd. In 1920 it was taken over by a consortium of businessmen that formed the Coal Ila Distillery Company Ltd. and in 1930 the property passed to Scottish Malt Distilleries Ltd: the distillery later came into the possession of the multinational group Diageo.

Wilson & Morgan is an independent bottler who since 1992 selects the best single malts to continue aging in ex sherry, marsala or bourbon barrels. The result is decidedly superior: young whiskeys, capable of thrilling with their sincere and sincere intensity and rare single malts in limited and numbered editions, aged up to 40 years. A collection created by connoisseurs for true enthusiasts: the intensity and genuine character of the typical production areas can be found in Wilson & Morgan whiskeys.

The Caol Ila Wilson & Morgan 12 cask strengh 25 th anniversary is the perfect balance between juicy oakiness and fresh dryness, from the marriage of one virgin American oak barrel and two exbourbon barrels: this new release at cask strength encompasses the best of both styles. It’s a particularly warm and deep Islay malt: the traditionally smoky notes are maybe less maritime than usual, with a
darker tarry note. It’s the kind of aroma you would expect from a pine wood bonfire, from the smoke out of a fireplace chimney in winter. And maybe a hint of barbecue too? Of course, the smokiness is balanced by rich tannins, by notes of liquorice root, by a certain buttery sweetness as expected in our
Quercus Alba series… but the final impression remains quite traditional and peat-oriented.

Origin: Scotland

Vintage: 2008

Alcohol: 54,5%

Volume: 70 cl

Producer: Caol Ila

Typology: Single Malt Whisky