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 as good as the 15, and certainly not in the same universe as the 22, but solid nonetheless. Such a smooth, sweet finish.
moldy, marrowy, saline peat - rather complex peat. a touch of, i would say, guano. i've never eaten brains or bone marrow or even bat droppings, nor will i, but i can imagine that this comes very close to those items. gourmet (indeed). too bad this dram is so overly 'produced' and filtered down at present: i agree with that. NCF, no e150 my dudes. possibly my favorite * peat * though. sorry, Ardbeg ;)
Started drinking it reluctantly but when accompanied with a Hoyo de Monterrey petit robusto it tasted heavenly.
Lovely, but too oily for my taste. Very controlled but strong smoke and prominent peat. Liquorice and star anise hiding in there somewhere. Luxurious mouth feel.
well.. got one for christmas. quite thin. filtered very heavily, clearly, and i think coloured as well. my fav islay otherwise. bloody beans, if only they'd present it in a completely natural way! looking forward to *that* day!! not getting another bottle until they do. + a bit overpriced, as many whiskies are nowadays. you think you've found something clean, and something true, but no. they have to mess it all up! this world! (do appreciate the above 40% abv, do appreciate tasteful label design.)
