Description

Caol Ila has slowly but surely become easy to get hold of over the last decade thanks to this core expression being released in 2002. It has always been in high demand by blenders, in particular for Johnnie Walker whiskies. This expression relies on ex-bourbon cask ageing and has a pronounced smokiness (although not as much as Laphroaig, Lagavulin or Ardbeg). What makes this really attractive as a dram is a satisfyingly sweet, creamy, vanilla start which flows into a more fruity and smoke dominated finish.

Producer

Caol Ila is the largest of the eight distilleries scattered across the Isle of Islay on the west of Scotland. The distillery dates back to 1846. Caol Ila is one of the lighter Islay whiskies, but with a distinctive floral and peppery notes which complement the traditional Islay peaty flavour. The distillery is owned by Diageo and is considered one of the company's "volume" distilleries, producing over three million litres of alcohol each year.

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Caol Ila 12 Year Old

Caol Ila 12 Year Old

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Caol Ila 12 Year Old

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€71.00

Ex Tax: €57.72

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Vol70cl
ABV43%
CountryScotland

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Details

Distillery

Caol IIa

Vol

70cl

ABV

43%

Country

Scotland

Region

Islay

Awards

1st Place - Best Single Malt Scotch 12 Years - 2015 - International Whisky CompetitionGold - Islay up to 12 years old - 2015 - The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)Gold - Distillers' Single Malts 12 years and under - 2014 - International Spirits Challenge

Aroma

The clean, appetising nose shows subtle citrus fruit with just a puff of smoke

Flavour

Firm and smooth, it begins sweetly then yields a fragrant smokiness and a sweet-smoky, lingering finish

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