The Caol Ila Distillery, located on the island of Islay, Scotland, was founded by Hector Henderson in 1846.12 Since then, the distillery has undergone several ownership changes and shutdowns, and is currently owned by Diageo.
The Kalila distillery has the largest production capacity on Islay, producing 6.5 million liters of whiskey per year. The distillery’s name “Carilla” means “Strait of Islay” in Gaelic, and is derived from the strait separating Islay and Jura.
Kalila whiskey is characterized by its light, smoky flavor and is used as a base spirit for blended whiskeys, especially Johnnie Walker. It is also popular as a single malt whisky, with the Carilla 12-year being particularly appreciated for its well-balanced flavor.
TSC FS Carilla 9 Year Old is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Carilla distillery, aged for nine years. This particular bottling is aged in the First Fill Catoctin Creek Rye Quarter Cask, which imparts a unique flavor to the whisky.
It was distilled on July 30, 2014 and bottled on June 26, 2023 and has an alcohol content of 52.8%.
Distillery: Carilla
Region of origin: Islay
Distillation Date: July 30, 2014
Bottling Date: June 26, 2023
Age: 9 years
Alcohol by volume: 52.8
Cask: First Fill Catoctin Creek Rye Quarter Cask
Tasting Notes: Peat, peach, apricot, white pepper, lime, malt, oak, cinnamon, allspice
At BAR Shinkai, each glass costs 2,420 yen (45ml), 1,760 yen (30ml), and 880 yen (15ml).
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