Caol Ila 12 Year Old Whisky 70cl

Very solid dram. Perfect for a rainy evening or a cool night by a campfire. I like this smoke- clean, crisp, not too much, just right, more than a wisp but less than the other heavy smokey drams of Islay. The smoke allows the cereal notes, fruit, and peppery briny spice to shine through. I prefer a little more sweetness and I wish it was higher abv to give more umph. But I recommend to anyone exploring 12 year old peated scotch from Islay or the Highlands.

My sister offered to buy me any whiskey up to £**. I chose a peaty dram and Wow this is worth far more than it cost. Never had it before but I will again.

Love this bottle. I'd buy it more often if it was available in my area more often. Smoky, peppery, & a lingering finish that leaves an impression. Slightly oily, but not overpoweringly so. An Islay whisky to be regarded with respect!

First bottle I've bought from Caol Ila working my way through all the Islay distilleries.

Smooth and smokey, amazing whisky especially for the price.

Surprisingly good for its price. Nose - smokiness, floral, flowers, garlic. Complex.
Taste - sweet, oily, smoky, medicinal. Good , very good, I am surprised

I haven't had this whisky in my collection for some time - I really don't know why not as it is excellent. I opened the bottle in the kitchen and my wife, in the lounge, said what's that disgusting smell. I kid you not. She hates the smell of peated whisky I should explain. I was amazed by the nose and even more by the taste - yes, it's Islay but more complex than most. Side by side, I tried the Caol Ila with Laphroaig 10, which I really enjoy and I was surprised that I liked the CI far more. What can I say - you live and learn. My only gripe is that it's only 43%, has added colour and is chillfiltered. It's still a lovely dram.

This is a grand whiskey that has great style, mixes well with ice and water and is great taken neat also. Please note if you dont like smokey whiskeys, jog on.

Excellent example of a classic islay malt. Good entry to peaty scotch whisky and the ensuing rabbit hole.

A nice tasting islay malt which I take sometimes. But my preferences are still Oban 14yo and Talisker 10 yo.

N: Sweet BBQ sauce.
P: This is the core of all peaty whiskies...love. Watery mouthfeel.
A: Peat sneaks in leaving a mild smoke behind before sweet complete the set. More!