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smoky
phenols
oily
herbs
cinnamon
white pepper
vanilla
sweet
spicy

smoky
phenols
oily
herbs
cinnamon
white pepper
vanilla
sweet
spicy

Caol Ila 12 Year Old

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750ml

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43% ABV

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BrandCaol Ila
CategorySingle Malt Scotch
CountryScotland
RegionIslay
DistilleryCaol Ila
Age12 Year Old
Style Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Alcohol 43%

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The Islay Youngster.

The Caol Ila Distillery was founded in 1846 by Hector Handerson on the Isle of Islay, in a location overlooking the strait between Islay and Jura, hence the name which derived from Gaeliec Caol Ìle, meaning Sound of Islay or literary, Islay Strait. Over the years Caol Ila has changed owners numerious times, eventually it became part of Diageo.

Caol Ila 12 Year Old is a malt that takes you back to the coastal shores it comes from. Hailing from Islay, this is a smoky and sweet expression, a classic combination that Caol Ila 12 nails perfectly. There is also the slightest hint of herbs and spices from nose to finish, adding a smooth complexity that piques the interest of the taste buds in just the right way. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is just like every other smoked Islay malt. The Caol Ila 12 Year Old has a lot more to offer than just peat.

Appearance / Color

Pale Straw.

Smell / Nose / Aroma

Signature smoke with hints of tobacco and herbs, boiled sweets.

Flavor / Taste / Palate

Deep peated flavor with a richer sweetness and notes of vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg spices.

Finish

Lingering peat combined with more spicy cinnamon.

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Excellent. Flaviar’s tasting notes are spot on, so I won’t bother adding to it. Just a really nice Islay. Not as potent as Laphroaig or Ardbeg, but not weak or dull. Just different and fun.