Caol Ila 2010 10YO Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml (SV) (ABV58%)

Introduction

This single malt whisky was distilled in 2010 at the Caol Ila distillery before being placed in a single refill Sherry Butt and left to mature for 10 years. In 2020 it was bottled at 58.2% abv as part of the Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection. Only 638 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 – Dark fruits, melted chocolate, summer berries and red chilli flakes.

Palate – Salted chocolate, dried dark fruits, minerals, stewed cherries and creamy peat smoke.

Finish – Chocolate, summer berries, gingerbread men and earthy smoke.