Caol Ila 12 1000ml
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Description
Caol Ila 12 1000ml is the full 1 litre bottle of this classic Islay single malt. In very limited supply at this price, so when it’s gone, it’s gone.
This 12 year old is the entry level bottling from the Caol Ila distillery, launched in June of 2002. This expression is light and fresh with that distinctive Caol Ila smoke. Caol Ila 12 Year Old is of medium weight, but still packing plenty of potent phenols, this is a refined, powerful dram with a compensating oiliness. A balanced, peaty beauty..
Tasting Notes
Nose: Very light oakiness underneath, with only a thin layer of malt serving as a vehicle for the peat. Caol Ila has a reputation for being one of the “lightest” examples of Islay peat, but I would say that the peat here is simply less brash and smokey. There’s no denying that the dominant note here is peat.
Palate: Soft in texture, but with a lot of tongue burn for 43% ABV. The peat is subdued on the palate, revealing instead waves of chocolatey malt and a bit of nutty oak.
Finish: Medium-Long. The peat becomes almost fruity, with a hint of strawberry jam. Chocolate fudge and hazelnut butter. Tasty.
With Water: A few drops of water make the peat more pungent, but don’t affect its character. The water might tame the tongue burn somewhat. It certainly doesn’t hurt.
Overall: The nose is a little off-putting for some, even if you enjoy peat. The muddiness and earthy quality of the peat seems very different to us than the peat of other Islay distilleries. However, that all changes on the tongue, where the peat gives way to a very tasty chocolate note. This continues through the finish, which has the strangest merging of boggy peat, strawberry jam, and chocolate fudge. Weird, but very satisfying. we would score this higher if the nose were either more clear and refined, or less peaty. Either way, the rest of the experience makes up for it.
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Bubu_不不_Boozie B_Mika –
I’m New to the whisky world but lately developped a taste for pit. on a friend advice, i tried this big boy and wasn’t disappointed. caol ila definitely has a smokey first bite. then its complex flavour envelop your mouth and stays there for a while. i do enjoy the aftertaste for it is strong but not overwhelming. if you like smoke and pit, go for it without a blink