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.
A tone of smoke is there, as well as spicies. I wished it was a little more complex.
Excellent balance of light smoke and hint of sweetness. Just what the doctor ordered!
Medium peated, salty coastal air on nose and palate, hint of Fresh seaweed in the distance?Smoke is gentle and its well rounded and matured properly. Oily tar, cold chimney air. Spicy at the end. Finish is good and long. Gentle Smoke lingers. Not super complex but what is there is so delicious to my taste buds. I prefer it over Lagavulin 8. Laphroig and Ardbeg wins though
For all you nay sayers, shut it! Go back to your blended scotches! If you want smokier go with Lagavulin. If want a nice balanced whiskey with smokey, lightly sweet notes the Caol Ila 12 is a winner!!
Oily initially to smell and it’s clay taste and the after drink. finish in the mouth some what fresh
