Caol Ila Distillery

Distillery · Argyll and Bute

Caol Ila Distillery

Distillery · Argyll and Bute

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Port Askaig, Isle of Islay PA46 7RL, United Kingdom

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Waterside distillery offering tours, tastings, and bottle engraving  

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Port Askaig, Isle of Islay PA46 7RL, United Kingdom Get directions

malts.com
@caol_ila

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Port Askaig, Isle of Islay PA46 7RL, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 1496 302769
malts.com
@caol_ila

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"Caol Ila is noted as part of Islay’s distillery scene that has been jazzed up in recent years, offering coastal views and classic whisky production." - Mike MacEacheran

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Kerstin Driscoll-Witt

Google
We were unaware that Caol Isla is the base for JW, as it stands beautifully on its own. Gorgeous distillery, great bar & coffee/ espresso for the driver. Lovely whisky. 🥃. A very short drive from the ferry. If you spend a bit on the whiskey, you can have your bottle engraved as a keepsake. We did. Great memories. If you love whiskey, do not miss.

Vlad Manyukhin

Google
Had a lovely visit to the distillery, with a tour followed by a tasting of the malts. Tour was by Duncan, a true gentleman and very knowledgeable about whisky, also gave some great insights into what makes Caol Ila truly unique. And what a view from the tasting area!

Graham Tranter

Google
Our visit to Coal Ila distillery was not scheduled as part of our tour so it was more of a brief stop on our way north to Bunnahabhain. As a result, although we did get a dram for visiting, we didn't get to see the production floor or have a tour. If I ever do the Scottish Routes tour of Islay again, then I hope to choose a tour where more time can be spent at Caol Ila. The drink itself is one of my favorites as it has a distinctive (lighter?) flavor profile I cant quite describe. The distillery has a nice bit of landscaping around the back where a stream trickles down a slight slope, possibly from where they take their water for distilling.

Lisa Billock

Google
We did the Spirit of Smoke: Cask Draw & Tasting Experience with Phoebe. It was fantastic! Such detail and ability to tailor the conversation to your interests. It was super unique to be in the cask house and also be able to draw a dram from the barrel. Phoebe did an amazing job guiding us through the nuances of the flavors and answering all of our many questions. It really was a special, unique and personal experience.

Adrian Schneider

Google
Beautiful premises and a very modern store with a well stocked bar. However, overall more a Johnny Walker than a Carol Ila experience. Missed the personal touch.

David Mikkelsen

Google
It's one of my favorite whisky distillerys on Islay. Got to try several expressions and can recommend the 13y feis isle cask strengt px edition. Stunning dram. Staff are friendly and insightful and more than open for a chat and some fre samples if you so desire

Cheryl Ong

Google
Breathtakingly-beautiful, and also the largest distillery on Islay! Sister distillery of Port Ellen and Lagavulin but has a very smooth and unique aroma (less peaty, more floral). We enjoyed a welcome dram of their latest special release for the island's upcoming Jazz Festival, which was released just 2 days ago! What a treat! As always, it is smooth, bold and makes me want to hold my breath so that I can enjoy that long finish and bouquet just a little longer as the whisky wakes up all my taste buds and olfactory facilities <3 The distillery has a very welcoming cafe and we saw large tasting areas facing humongous bay windows to soak up both the whisky AND the view of the bay. Highly recommended!

Chris Linton

Google
Distillery with a very interesting history. Perched on the edge of Islay, delivering whisky by sea for well over a century, the connection with Clyde Puffers is a great story. Enjoyed the tour of the distillery and the hospitality of the staff. Well worth a visit for connoisseurs of the finest malt scotch whisky.