Chapter 7 Whisky: Monologue Caol Ila 9 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Key Facts About This Single Malt Scotch

Bottler: Chapter 7 

Range: Monologue

Distillery: Caol Ila

Age: 9 years

Region: Islay 

Cask Type: Bourbon Barrel 

Limited Edition: 284 Bottles

Cask Number: 160

Bottle Size: 700 ml

Alcohol by Volume: 52.2%

Distilled: May 2011

Bottled: September 2020 

Whisky Tasting Notes

Nose: Bananas, pink shrimp, candy shop, and smoked lavender.

Palate: Apricot yoghurt, peated custard, citrus candies.

Finish: Lemon curd, roasted cane sugar, cappuccino.

About Chapter 7 Whisky's Caol Ila 9 Year Old

Caol Ila whisky is different from its Islay neighbours. The smoke is less prominent, for a start. But it's more than that. Its mashing, fermentation regime, stills and the cut points are unique. Caol Ila produces a fruity malt that even people who don't like peat still like. Chapter 7's Malt Chaser was introduced to peaty whiskies by a well-aged Caol Ila.

This particular cask comes from Chapter 7 Whisky's stock of Caol Ila hogsheads that they re-racked into first-fill bourbon casks over 3 years ago. They cut this whisky to 52.2% alcohol by volume where we think it tastes best. This Caol Ila is a must-try, for peat lovers and haters alike.