To mark this leap year, we're launching an expression that honours the passing of time. Crafted at Caol Ila distillery in 2007, this 16-year-old Single Cask Single Malt, bottled at cask strength, has been carefully aged in refilled ex-bourbon hogshead casks. The final product showcases subtle notes of maritime smoke, mild peat, and brown butter, culminating in a lingering finish. Only 266 bottles exist globally. 

Distillery: Caol Ila 

Region: Islay

ABV: 55.7%

Whisky type: Single malt

Bottles in cask: 266

Matured in: Matured in 2nd fill ex-bourbon hogshead. 

Vintage year: 2007 

Nose: Maritime smoke, saline, cooking sardines on a beach, smoky, soft & gentle peat.

Palate: Salt, briny, sharp, smoke disguised, anticipation of saltiness on the palate, salted butter, bright & smoother than expected, butter burnt in a pan, salty steak fat, meaty.

Finish: Long & distinguished.