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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Excellent
This is my first review and I've tried probably around 20 different ones, so that probably shows how much I enjoyed this. Came on my islay tasting set and I fell in love after smelling it, the palate is phenomenal as well. The tasting notes are pretty spot on, but there is quite a fair bit of sweetness as soon as you swallow it, something similar to a dried fruit sweetness. Smokiness is just right for me. Out of all the whiskies I've tried, which aren't many, this is the one with the most character so far. I wouldn't recommend for a first time whisky drinker but I will for sure be buying a bottle soon.
I immediately sensed, from the aroma, the fruitiness under the acute yet mild smoke. On the palate this combination was sensational. A wonderful aromatic Islay whiskey
amazing
Balanced, with peat and fresh citrus notes. Not bad at all but not as complex as its rivals from islay south coast. Buy Ardbeg 10 or Talisker 10 if you like Peat (and cant afford Lagavulin 16) If not, and still want something from Islay, buy Bunna 12. E.
