Built-in 1846, Caol Ila is the largest of the distilleries on the island of Islay (situated off the west coast of Scotland), with a production capacity of 3 million litres per year.

In the normal Islay style, Caol Ila is made predominantly with peated malt, although it does also produce a small amount of unpeated spirit each year. Sought after by independent bottlers and blenders, Caol Ila's spirit is class Islay whisky – smoky and fruity.