Whisky - Caol Ila - Wilson & Morgan - 2011 - bottled 2019 - 46% - 70cl
Product Details
Distillery: Caol Ila
Country: Schotland
Category: Highland
Subcategory: Speyside
-: Single Malt
Year: 2011
Year: 8
bottled: 2019
Contents: 70cl
% Alc: 46%
| Collected € 56,90 |
Caol Ila 2011 Wilson & Morgan 1st Fill Bourbon 46% — a bottling of Caol Ila distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2019 by the independent bottler Wilson & Morgan:
This is a single malt Scotch whisky from the renowned Islay distillery Caol Ila, but not bottled directly by the brand itself — it is an independent bottling by Wilson & Morgan.
Vintage: distilled 2011
Bottled: 2019
ABV (alcohol): 46%
Mostly first-fill bourbon casks
Number of bottles: approx. 1,974 (various batch numbers available)
Wilson & Morgan is an Italian independent bottler that selects and bottles whiskies outside of the official distillery releases.
This whisky is distinctly peaty.
You can expect:
Distinct smoky peat notes
Maritime (salty) influences
Vanilla and sweetness from the bourbon casks
Fresh citrus and light spices
General tasting notes (varies per review):
Sweet, malty and vanilla notes
Smoky and maritime aromas with mineral/lemon notes
Balanced smoky saltiness with subtle fruitiness
The profile lies between classic Caol Ila smoky elements and the creaminess/sweetness of bourbon maturation.