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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I like smoke and peaty whisky this is more sedate thañ some but still a very good dram to drink cheers
This bottle that I have just isn't the same. Smoke taste, has that smoke flavor additive taste....not sure if it's ny palate or something is a miss. Not enjoying this bottle. Monte Cristo is accompanying stogie.
It's been almost 25 years since I first tried this malt. I remember that in those years it was more complex and profound. It is always among my favorites but I think its quality has decreased somewhat.
Nice and smoky both on the nose and the pallate. Not over powering or tcp tasting like laphroaig can be, a beautiful well rounded scotch. Easily my go to whisky
This is one of the best smokey malts I have had (so far). It defintlitely has that fresh coastal, briney, smokey vibe from nose to finish and hands down beats lagavulin and laphroig for balance. Not sure it has as much body and legs though as the more in your face peated drams. This is the perfect intro for those new to smokey peated whisky.
