Caol Ila

Caol Ila is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky distillery known for producing some of Scotland's most distinctive peated whiskies. Located on the eastern shore of Islay, the distillery creates expressions that balance smoke and maritime influences with elegant complexity.

The distillery's location overlooking the Sound of Islay influences its whisky character, imparting coastal salinity alongside traditional Islay peat smoke. Caol Ila produces both peated and unpeated expressions, though they are best known for their smoky single malts that showcase the distinctive terroir of Islay. Their whiskies often feature notes of smoke, sea spray, and citrus, creating complex flavor profiles that reflect their island heritage.