Caol Ila Distillery
- Islay, Scotland
About Caol Ila Distillery
Producing a lighter Islay whisky, pale in colour, with peaty, floral and peppery notes, Caol Ila is situated between between Islay and Jura. Founded in 1846 by Hector Henderson, the distillery did not fare well, and changed hands in 1854 when Norman Buchanan, owner of the Isle of Jura Distillery, took over. In 1863 the business was acquired by Bulloch Lade & Co and by the 1880s over 670,000 litres of whisky were produced there each year.
Often rating generally highly at spirit ratings competitions, Caol Ila is a distinguished and influential distillery on the Isle of Islay, known for its high-quality peated whiskies that capture the essence of the island’s maritime environment.
Founded: 1846
Region: Islay
Distillery Status: Working
Water Source: Loch nam Ban
Caol Ila Whisky Cask Ownership - The Facts
Caol Ila is a renowned distillery located in Scotland with a rich heritage in producing fine whiskies. The rarity and quality of their products makes them desirable to collectors and enthusiasts, only increasing their value over time.
Whisky typically gains value as it ages and matures in the cask. The longer it remains in the cask, the more it has the potential to develop complexity and depth of flavors. We offer cask purchase programs that allow you to select the type of cask and aging duration, providing you with control over the maturation process.
Buying a cask allows you to own a unique piece of Bladnoch’s Kirkcowan Spirit production and a part of Bladnoch’s history. As the availability of aged and limited-edition whiskies decreases over time, the scarcity of these bottles can drive up their value.
Whisky has experienced growing popularity worldwide, particularly with the rise of collectors and investors seeking alternative assets. If the demand for premium Scotch whisky remains strong or continues to increase, it could positively impact the investment potential of your Kirkcowan Spirit (Bladnoch) cask. Recently we have seen the price of a standard bottle of Bladnoch rise from £40 to £80.