Provenance Caol Ila 5 Year Old captures the bright, youthful, and smoky energy of one of Islay’s most beloved distilleries. Known for its clean, citrusy peat and coastal freshness, Caol Ila shines even at a young age. This 5-year-old expression from Douglas Laing offers an exciting, raw snapshot of the distillery’s unmistakable character, fresh smoke, sea spray, and lively spirit purity.

Provenance - Caol Ila 5 Year Old (Islay) 70cl
Brand: Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Style: Islay | ABV: 46% | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:

Nose: Fresh peat smoke, lemon zest, sea spray, light ash, and sweet malt.
Palate: Clean smoky peat, briny coastal notes, citrus brightness, gentle sweetness, and warm spice.
Finish: Medium-long with lingering smoke, salt, and clean herbal notes.

Production Details:

Aged for five years in a hand-selected cask chosen for its youthful, vibrant Islay character. Bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered, and natural in color. Distilled using Caol Ila’s tall stills, known for producing a cleaner style of peated whisky.

Perfect For:

Islay lovers, peat enthusiasts, Provenance collectors, and those who enjoy young, energetic smoky drams.

Expert Notes:

Highly praised for showing Caol Ila’s signature fresh, citrusy smoke even at a very young age. Bright, punchy, and unmistakably coastal.

Customer Reviews:

“Explosive young peat, clean, citrusy, and delicious.”
“A great example of Caol Ila’s character at cask-fresh youth.”
“Smoky, salty, and lively. Excellent independent bottling.”

Interesting Fact:

Caol Ila distillery overlooks the Sound of Islay (“Caol Ìle” in Gaelic). Its coastal location and tall stills give its whisky a famously clean and citrus-led peat profile.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy neat or with a small splash of water to open the citrus and coastal notes. Pairs well with smoked fish, dark chocolate, and salty snacks.

Distillery Background:

Founded in 1846, Caol Ila is the largest distillery on Islay and is renowned for its fresh, maritime style of peat smoke. The distillery’s spirit forms the backbone of many iconic blends, but independent bottlings like Provenance releases offer a rare chance to enjoy Caol Ila in its pure, natural, youthfully smoky form.