Caol Ila 18 is where power meets precision. This Islay single malt tempers the raw maritime smoke of its youth with nearly two decades of slow, quiet aging. The result? A whisky that doesn’t shout, it smolders. It’s elegant, restrained, and deeply evocative, a dram for those who understand the beauty in balance.

Caol Ila 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Brand: Caol Ila | Category: Single Malt | ABV: 43% | Origin: Islay, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Clean coastal smoke, sea air, and orchard fruit. Notes of lemon oil, beeswax, and smoked ham rise with a gentle iodine backdrop.
Palate: Silky and layered. Peat and salt swirl with ripe pear, vanilla bean, and grilled herbs. Oak spice emerges, rounding out a smooth yet smoky ride.
Finish: Long and warming. Soft charcoal, maritime brine, and a hint of citrus peel linger like the sea mist after a storm.

Production Details
Matured for 18 years in a mix of refill American oak casks, this expression showcases Caol Ila’s trademark peat but refined, polished, and mellowed by time. It’s Islay maturity at its most graceful.

Perfect For
Windswept nights, cigar pairings, or reflective pours in quiet company. This is an Islay malt not built to overpower but to mesmerize.

Expert Notes
Often described as Islay’s best-kept secret, Caol Ila 18 is loved by critics for its finesse. It balances the raw elements of Islay smoke with orchard brightness and subtle sweetness — a peated whisky that trades brawn for brain.

Customer Reviews
“Soft smoke, gentle sea air, and a depth I wasn’t expecting.”   Gio, Makati
“Exactly what an 18 year Islay should be rich, but so refined.”   Anna, Cebu
“Coastal, peaty, elegant. The kind of whisky you think about long after.”   Miguel, Tagaytay

Interesting Fact
Despite its massive output, Caol Ila remained largely unknown to the public for decades, most of its whisky went into blends. It’s only in recent years that its single malt expressions have received the spotlight they deserve.

Serving Suggestions
Best enjoyed neat to appreciate its complexity. A few drops of water open up delicate fruit and smoke layers. Ideal with dark chocolate or smoked seafood.

Distillery Background
Perched on Islay’s eastern shore, Caol Ila overlooks the Sound of Islay, a view as iconic as the whisky it produces. Known for its cleaner, fruitier style of peat, Caol Ila stands apart from its Islay cousins with a signature balance of brine, smoke, and structure.