THE DISTILLERY

Pronounced 'Cull-Eela', the distillery is situated on the North-Eastern shores of Islay with magnificent views across the Sound of Islay to the spectacular Paps of Jura. You can book a tour online with us and follow us on Facebook to discover the stories of Caol Ila.

Advanced booking for tours and experiences is highly recommended to avoid disappointment. You can also reach Caol Ila by public transport in time for your tour over the winter months. Check out the local bus timetable

Regrettably, the lift at Caol Ila visitor experience is presently out of order. Rest assured that we've already dispatched an engineer to address this issue, and we're working diligently to get it up and running again as swiftly as we can. In the meantime, we understand that access to the retail and bar area, as well as the Flavour of Journey Story Room, is via the stairs. If you have any special requirements or need additional information, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. We're here to assist you and explore any alternative options that might make your visit more comfortable. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you plan on visiting us with your dog, please view our full policy here.

Booking

Tour Options

Flavour Journey Tour

Our signature tour at Caol Ila, Flavour Journey is a full-sensory, immersive experience. Includes a distillery tour followed by a guided tasting of 3 drams and a wee cocktail, served in our bar with views of the Paps of Jura.

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Spirit of Smoke: Cask Draw & Tasting

An unmissable adventure for whisky lovers, the Spirit of Smoke is a truly special experience where you’ll sample five unique cask-strength Caol Ila expressions that are available only at the distillery. Held in our Maturation Warehouse.

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Fèis Ìle Caol Ila Experiences

On 27 May 2024, Caol Ila’s Fèis Ìle festival day will celebrate its namesake, the sound of Islay, with a maritime inspired programme paying homage to the distillery’s stunning location. Highlights of the day include 'Meet the New Manager', 'How Do You See the Sea', 'Flavour & History' and more. Browse and book all Fèis Ìle experiences today.

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The Whisky Gift Card

Give the gift of whisky. The Whisky Gift Card lets your loved ones shop all of the top whiskies and merchandise at our visitor experiences in Scotland including Johnnie Walker Princes Street, Talisker, Lagavulin, Singleton and more. Available to purchase at the retail area at the distillery now. View full terms and conditions and visit your nearest distillery to purchase yours.

DISCOVER CAOL ILA, THE ISLAY HOME OF JOHNNIE WALKER

Shopping At Caol Ila

Enjoy the opportunity to purchase a rare and personalised memento from your visit to Caol Ila by bottling your own whisky and engraving with your chosen message. Discover distillery exclusives, clothing & accessories.

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VISIT CAOL ILA

ADDRESS

Caol Ila Distillery, Port Askaig
Isle of Islay, PA46 7RL, UK

CONTACT:

T | 01496 302769
E | caolila@malts.com

OPENING HOURS

Please note that during winter the distillery may have to close at short notice due to weather conditions. Please check our Google listing for up to date information before you visit us.
Jan - Feb | Tue - Sat | 10:00 - 17:00
Mar - Oct | Mon - Sat | 10:00 - 17:00
Nov - Dec | Mon - Sat | 10:00 - 17:00
The bar at Caol Ila is open 10am-5pm during the distillery's main opening hours. Last orders are at 4.15pm. Menus are subject to change and availability. View sample menu.

Caol Ila

Our Responsibility

ACCESSIBILITY

We’re pleased to be consulting with Euan’s guide to ensure that we provide disabled access information to give all our visitors the confidence to visit our distillery and enjoy the experience as part of our refurbishment. Please do let us know if you have any specific requirements at the time of your booking and a member of staff will be in touch.

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Sustainability

Find out about our sustainable facilities and features at the distillery including information about EV charging points and bicycle racks.

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GETTING HERE

Visit Traveline Scotland's website to plan your route and for up to date transport options.

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