Founder: Hector Henderson
Year Founded: 1846
Distillery Location: Islay, Scotland
Visitor Center:
Caol Ila Distillery
Port Askaig
Isle of Islay
Tel: 011 44 1496 302760
Email: caolila.distillery@diageo.com
Master Distiller / Blender: Billy Stitchell, Distillery Manager
How you should drink it
- Straight
- On the rocks
- With a bit of water
- With club soda
Fast Facts
- Caol Ila’s Distillery Manager Billy Stitchell is the fourth generation of his family to make the peaty whisky.
- Caol Ila is an essential part of the Johnnie Walker Black blend.
Types of Caol Ila Available
- Caol Ila 10-Year-Old
- Caol Ila 12-Year-Old
- Caol Ila 18-Year-Old
Get the 16 or 18 year old. Sip them with just a dab of spring water. IMO, if you put ice in your scotch you’re not ready for SMS.