CAOL ILA 9 ans 2015 1st & 2nd Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts 100 Proof Signatory Vintage

This Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2015 – 100 Proof Edition is an intense Islay single malt matured for 9 years in oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 57.1% ABV (100 Proof / Navy Strength). The high natural strength amplifies Caol Ila’s signature coastal peat, layering smoky power with sherried depth. Aromas of peat smoke, leather and acacia wood set the tone, while the balance between salinity, sweetness and spice highlights the precision of sherry maturation at elevated proof. Part of Signatory Vintage’s 100 Proof range, this bottling is designed for drinkers seeking clarity, structure and intensity.

Founded in 1846 on the shores of the Sound of Islay, Caol Ila is renowned for its elegant yet smoky house style. Its large, onion-shaped stills produce a relatively light and oily spirit, allowing peat, maritime notes and gentle sweetness to coexist in balance. Long prized for its role in Johnnie Walker blends, Caol Ila has also become a favourite among independent bottlers, who value its ability to shine under various cask regimes—particularly sherry wood. This expression is bottled by Signatory Vintage as part of its 100 Proof range, celebrating traditional ageing, high strength and distillery character without compromise.