Independent bottler Spencer Collings released this single cask Caol Ila 2012 to mark the 50th anniversary of its founder, Mike Collings, working in the whisky industry. The Caol Ila was aged in a custom-made Marsala cask constructed from two types of oak, American ex-bourbon and French new oak. Bottled at a cask strength of 57.3%, with natural colour and no chill filtration, the cask yielded 261 bottles.
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Ed Leigh is a recognized authority on independent bottlers and artisan Scotch whisky. In 2019, he founded TopWhiskies.com, a specialist retailer dedicated to promoting these often family-run businesses and showcasing their small-batch releases. Based in London, Ed holds certifications in both wine and spirits from The Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
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