Caol Ila 2010 9YO Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml (SV) (ABV59%)

This single malt whisky was distilled in 2010 at the Caol Ila distillery before being placed in a single refill Dark Sherry Butt and left to mature for 9 years. In 2020 it was bottled at 59.7% abv as part of the Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection. Only 625 bottles worldwide were produced of this fine liquid for us all to enjoy.

Signatory Vintage are an independent bottler founded in 1988 by Andrew and Brian Symington. The name ‘Signatory’ was derived from the initial intention to find a person of suitable standing to sign the labels for bottles drawn from a single cask. The first cask bottled was a 1968 Glenlivet which quickly sold through long before any suitable signee could be found.

Signatory currently bottle at three strengths: 43%, 46% Unchillfiltered (UCF) and Cask Strength. To add proof of authenticity to their cask strength bottlings, Signatory always include the cask numbers, date of distillation, date of bottling and number of bottles produced.

Nose - Creamy, medicinal, sea salt, juicy dark fruits, sticky toffee pudding, vanilla fudge with smoked meats and tobacco.

Palate - Oily, sea spray, vanilla caramel, orange peel, salted smoked meats, red fruits and sultanas.

Finish - Creme brulee, smoky bacon, toasted nuts and peat.