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Caol Ila
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Caol Ila Distillery
Pronounced 'cull-eela', the distillery is situated on the North Eastern shores of Islay, with magnificent views across the Sound of Islay to the spectacular Paps of Jura. Watch the distillers at work tending to the six copper stills.
On Sunday 28th of May, the distillery will close at 12.30, with no tours or tastings available that afternoon – this is to allow us to prepare for our Festival day on Monday the 29th of May.
Islay’s hidden gem, nestled down at the sleepy bay of Caol Ila lies the islands biggest distillery. Like all of Islay’s distilleries Caol Ila is surrounded in some if Scotland’s most beautiful scenery. Sitting on the edge of the sound of Islay, Caol Ila stands tall and proud alongside the fast flowing water separating Islay from Jura making it one of the most picture perfect settings for a distillery.
Caol Ila is Islay’s giant, producing more than double the spirit of the other distilleries on the island. Purpose built to produce over 7 million litres of spirit each year, Caol Ila distillery allows visitors to see large scale whisky production at its best. Don’t let the size fool you though, the passion of the people at the distillery ensures that all 7 million litres contains the same fresh, light smokiness typical of the Caol Ila 12 year old. Much of its large scale production is used to keep some of the world’s most famous and enjoyed blends in steady supply.
With a larger range available than her sister distillery Lagavulin, Caol Ila offers a variety of different expressions to suite the different tastes including a delightedly sweet unpeated release which shows that even without the Islay peat Caol Ila would be an outstanding malt.
Opening Times 2017
April – October
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 – 17:00
Distillery Tours: 9:30, 12:30, 15:30
Whisky and Chocolate Pairing: 11:15
Premium Tasting Tour: 14:00
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 – 17:00
Distillery Tour: 9:30, 12:30 & 15:30
Whisky and Chocolate Pairing: 11:15
Caol Ila Cask Strength Experience: 14:00
Saturday 9:00 – 17:00
Distillery Tour: 9:30 & 15:30
Whisky and Chocolate Pairing: 11:15
Caol Ila Cask Strength Experience: 14:00
Sunday 10:00 – 17:00
Whisky and Chocolate Pairing: 11:15
Caol Ila Cask Strength Experience: 14:00
Distillery Tour: 15:30
November & December
Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 – 16:00
Tour: 10:30
Caol Ila Cask Strength Tasting: 14:00
Pronounced 'cull-eela', the distillery is situated on the North Eastern shores of Islay, with magnificent views across the Sound of Islay to the spectacular Paps of Jura. Watch the distillers at work tending to the six copper stills.
On Sunday 28th of May, the distillery will close at 12.30, with no tours or tastings available that afternoon – this is to allow us to prepare for our Festival day on Monday the 29th of May.
Islay’s hidden gem, nestled down at the sleepy bay of Caol Ila lies the islands biggest distillery. Like all of Islay’s distilleries Caol Ila is surrounded in some if Scotland’s most beautiful scenery. Sitting on the edge of the sound of Islay, Caol Ila stands tall and proud alongside the fast flowing water separating Islay from Jura making it one of the most picture perfect settings for a distillery.
Caol Ila is Islay’s giant, producing more than double the spirit of the other distilleries on the island. Purpose built to produce over 7 million litres of spirit each year, Caol Ila distillery allows visitors to see large scale whisky production at its best. Don’t let the size fool you though, the passion of the people at the distillery ensures that all 7 million litres contains the same fresh, light smokiness typical of the Caol Ila 12 year old. Much of its large scale production is used to keep some of the world’s most famous and enjoyed blends in steady supply.
With a larger range available than her sister distillery Lagavulin, Caol Ila offers a variety of different expressions to suite the different tastes including a delightedly sweet unpeated release which shows that even without the Islay peat Caol Ila would be an outstanding malt.
Opening Times 2017
April – October
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 – 17:00
Distillery Tours: 9:30, 12:30, 15:30
Whisky and Chocolate Pairing: 11:15
Premium Tasting Tour: 14:00
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 – 17:00
Distillery Tour: 9:30, 12:30 & 15:30
Whisky and Chocolate Pairing: 11:15
Caol Ila Cask Strength Experience: 14:00
Saturday 9:00 – 17:00
Distillery Tour: 9:30 & 15:30
Whisky and Chocolate Pairing: 11:15
Caol Ila Cask Strength Experience: 14:00
Sunday 10:00 – 17:00
Whisky and Chocolate Pairing: 11:15
Caol Ila Cask Strength Experience: 14:00
Distillery Tour: 15:30
November & December
Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 – 16:00
Tour: 10:30
Caol Ila Cask Strength Tasting: 14:00