Caol Ila
The largest distillery on Islay, producing 6.4million liters of pure alcohol a year, the spirit from Caol Ila Distillery is a key component in Diageo’s blends. In recent years it has become a real favourite among single malt whisky drinkers. Although it receives the same spec of malt as sister distillery Lagavulin, Caol Ila’s distillation regime – longer fermentation, higher cut point, taller stills – helps to reduce the heavy phenols leaving behind a gentle smoke combined with fresh, grassy pear notes and flavours of the seaside.