Caol Ila 2009 (bottled 2021) Moscatel Cask Finish Distillers Edition 70cl, 43%

Description

Caol Ila 2009 (bottled 2021) Moscatel Cask Finish Distillers Edition 70cl, 43% is an official Islay single malt from the Distillers Edition series, distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2021 at 43% ABV in 70cl format. Bottle records identify it as a 12 year old release, double matured in Moscatel wood, with official release notes describing a richer fruitiness and more complex sweetness layered over Caol Ila’s regular smoky freshness.

What makes this bottle especially attractive is the way it keeps Caol Ila’s clean maritime smoke while adding a softer, sweeter and more polished edge. The official profile points to concentrated peat, fresh-clean smoke, rich fruit and spice on the nose, followed by sweetness, maltiness, crisp peat smoke and a long, rounded finish. That gives this 2021 Distillers Edition a stronger identity than a routine smoky Islay bottling and makes it especially appealing for drinkers who enjoy peat with a refined wine-cask accent.

Why Choose Caol Ila 2009 (bottled 2021) Moscatel Cask Finish Distillers Edition 70cl, 43%

Caol Ila 2009 (bottled 2021) Moscatel Cask Finish Distillers Edition 70cl, 43% stands out because it combines a clear vintage-and-bottling-year identity with the added character of Moscatel double maturation. It is not just another Distillers Edition label. The 2009 to 2021 span, the Islay smoke, and the sweeter wine-cask finish give it a more distinctive collector and drinking profile than a standard core-range Caol Ila.

Ideal For.

This bottle is ideal for Caol Ila collectors who want a clearly defined Distillers Edition vintage with a recognisable place in the distillery’s release history.

It is ideal for whisky drinkers who enjoy smoky Islay malt with added sweetness, orchard fruit and drying wine-cask complexity rather than a more direct medicinal peat style.

It is also ideal for gifting or for adding a softer, more rounded Distillers Edition Caol Ila to a serious whisky shelf.

Product Details

Product Name: Caol Ila 2009 (bottled 2021) Moscatel Cask Finish Distillers Edition 70cl, 43%.

Category: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Distillery: Caol Ila.

Region: Islay, Scotland.

Series: The Distillers Edition.

Vintage: 2009.

Bottled: 10.09.2021.

Calculated Age: 12 Years Old.

Bottle Size: 70cl.

ABV: 43%.

Cask Type: Double matured in Moscatel wood.

Cask Number: C-si: 8-481.

Bottle Code: L1253CM002.

Presentation: Bottle with Distillers Edition carton. This is confirmed by the reviewed product records and the image provided.

Bottle Count: No confirmed public outturn was identified in the sources reviewed.

Collector’s Note

This bottle has strong collector appeal because Distillers Edition releases give each distillery a clearly defined vintage and finishing identity, and Caol Ila’s Moscatel versions have built a recognisable following among smoky-malt drinkers. The 2009 vintage bottled in 2021 is especially attractive because it combines a familiar 12 year profile with a sweeter secondary maturation that still leaves the distillery character intact.

It is also attractive because the whisky feels more specific than a standard shelf bottle. Collectors often value official bottlings that show both a production year and a finishing style, and this release does exactly that without losing the clean Caol Ila identity.