{"product_id":"caskshare-collective-series-ca-16-01-caol-ila-8-year-old-single-cask-islay-whisky-700ml","title":"Caskshare Collective Series CA.16.01 Caol Ila 8 Year Old Single Cask Islay Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaskshare Collective Series CA.16.01 is an eight-year-old Caol Ila single malt from Islay, distilled in 2016 and drawn from a single ex-bourbon barrel. It is bottled at natural cask strength, 60.8% ABV (121.6 proof), with no chill filtration or added colouring, and only 267 bottles were released worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collective Series is Caskshare's range of independent single-cask bottlings, each with bespoke label artwork. This one showcases the raw, coastal power of Caol Ila, the largest distillery on Islay, famous for its elegant, oily and smoky malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassic ex-bourbon maturation lets the vibrant, smoky and zesty Caol Ila spirit shine without heavy wood influence: an unadulterated snapshot of Islay's maritime character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUncut, single cask and tiny in number, it is a prize for Islay lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotch whisky must be distilled and matured in Scotland for at least three years in oak casks, and any age statement on the label refers to the youngest whisky in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant, smoky and zesty, with maritime character and light oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caskshare (Collective Series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caol Ila, Islay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky, single cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled \/ Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016, 8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-bourbon barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 121.6 proof (60.8% ABV), natural cask strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 267\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd water a few drops at a time to tame the strength and release the smoke and citrus. Pair it with oysters, smoked salmon or a sharp cheddar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich distillery made this whisky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaol Ila on Islay, distilled in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many bottles exist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e267 bottles from a single ex-bourbon barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat strength is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e60.8% ABV, natural cask strength, non-chill filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caskshare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68199595114805,"sku":"VWS200432244","price":66.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-45614.webp?v=1794513653","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/caskshare-collective-series-ca-16-01-caol-ila-8-year-old-single-cask-islay-whisky-700ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}