Premier Barrel Caol Ila 8 Years Old - 70cl 46%
Tasting Journey
About This Whisky
This small-batch Caol Ila 8 Year Old from Douglas Laing’s Premier Barrel range is an expressive, youthful Islay single malt that captures the distillery’s signature coastal smoke with remarkable clarity. Matured for eight years in a carefully selected oak cask, it balances bright, fresh peat with underlying sweetness and gentle maritime character.
On the nose, vibrant notes of bonfire smoke, sea spray, and lemon zest rise above soft malt and a touch of herbal peat. The palate is lively and smoky, offering flavours of warm ash, salted barley, citrus oils, and a hint of vanilla from the oak. The finish is long, clean, and coastal — lingering with gentle pepper spice, drifting smoke, and a final wave of maritime freshness.
A bold yet approachable Islay dram, beautifully presented in Premier Barrel’s iconic ceramic decanter and perfect for peat lovers seeking youthful intensity with refined balance.
About Caol Ila