An Islay classic that we will never get enough of. Caol Ila 12 year old is the entry-level bottling from the Caol Ila distillery, launched in June of 2002. Caol Ila is the largest of the Islay distilleries by output and so it’s a favourite of brands, independent bottlers, and blends like Johnnie Walker.
Caol Ila 12 Year Old appeals to connoisseurs while also making the perfect entry to the world of peated whisky for newcomers, with its beautifully measured and mellow smokiness and a rich array of seaside flavours. It’s a serial award-winner that works great in cocktails (we recommend a smoky Highball), as well as being a good whisky to pair with salty and savoury foods.
Fresh, herbal. Rubbed peppermint leaves, stemmy, damp grass, smoky. Oily, cigar leaves, smoked ham, hickory. Lemon peels at the harbour.
Good body, oily, tar, elegant smoke. Hints of boiled sweets.
Long, peppery, spicy warmth, smoke.
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Not a peat bomb, instead, one of the best, if not the best, coastal whiskies you can get for the money. There´s so many great and accurate reviews of this Islay classic below, that it´s difficult to add anything to those. Caol Ila 12 beats easily many, many trendy and overpriced whiskies. Funny, some much pricey whiskies are only a poor mans versions of Caol Ila 12. It´s so delightful that you can still get something really great, without emptying your wallet. One advice, if you´ve never tasted this, don´t except anything. Just sit down with the glass, and take your time. Five stars because of the price/quality ratio.
Fantastic dram this one! Would become one of my favourites! Read the description on the box. Very apt poetic description.
I love this stuff. Peaty of course but much more mellow than some others of a similar ilk(which I also love). Complex flavours come after and for me it all comes together beautifully and just reminds me of the sea. Wonderful dram.
They call it the "entry level" Caol Ila. Ignore that, and all the gimmicky moscatel finished variants. This is their best product and an absolute classic. Plenty of the characteristic Islay smoke but with a beautiful balance and a long spicy finish.
Great whisky with typical Islay taste, medicinal and peaty, but very smooth and light.
