Caol Ila 12YO Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (70cl)
Caol Ila 12YO Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (70cl)
Caol Ila Distillery - The Islay Home of Johnnie Walker
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Caol Ila 12 Year Old
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery Bottling
70cl / 43%
Caol Ila 12 Year Old is of medium weight, but still packing plenty of potent phenols, this is a refined, powerful dram with a compensating oiliness. A balanced, peaty beauty..
FLAVOUR PROFILE
STYLE
CHARACTER
VANILLA
PEAR
BRINE
TAR
SMOKE
TOFFEE
FACTS
BOTTLER
Distillery Bottling
AGE
COUNTRY
Scotland
REGION
Islay
COLOURING
Yes
TASTING NOTES
Tasting Notes by the Whisky Exchange
NOSE
Intense and rich, with malted barley and gentle floral touches overcome by smoky notes.
PALATE
Light and fresh, with toffee, vanilla and pear balanced by smoke and ashy touches.
FINISH
Complex and long, with sweetness fading to leave dark and smoky flavours.
Tasting Notes by Rocky
NOSE
An intensely rich nose of Shreddies and toffee with hints of violet. When left in the glass for a minute or two, smoky bacon notes were also apparent.
PALATE
Fairly light in texture with notes of toffee, vanilla and pear joined by a hint of ash on the very back palate.
FINISH
Light in intensity, but not in complexity. The sweeter notes from the palate end fairly quickly, leaving a delightful subtle finish of ash, tar and light peat.
COMMENT
Another excellent whisky for those who don’t like their Islay too peat-heavy. I tried this with some Cashel Blue cheese and as has been proven many times before, peated whisky and blue cheese are a match made in heaven.
Tasting Notes by Dave Broom for Whisky Advocate
COMMENT
Funny to think how recently Caol Ila was an Islay giant that was kept pretty much under wraps by its owner. These days it has cemented its reputation as the island's Mr. Consistent. This version shows its character the best, a nose that mixes seashore and grass with a distinct hint of smoked bacon. The peatiness isn't dominant, but flows through-out the palate, scenting, lifting and subtly changing the mix. A delicious oiliness makes it a great food whisky.
SCORE
89 Points
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