Caol Ila 2012 - 10 anni - Islay -70cl - Boxed

Douglas Laing

Format: 70 cl

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Recommended price: 121,87 €
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Technical information
Producer Douglas Laing
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Smoky, peaty, marine notes
Ingredients Malted barley, water, yeast
Format 70 cl
Gradation 46.0%
Country Inghilterra
Type of cask Ex-bourbon oak barrels
Aging 10 years
Distillation method Distillation in copper stills
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Non chill-filtered
Color Golden amber
Consumption Neat, with water or ice
The Caol Ila 2012, aged for 10 years, is a gem from the Isle of Islay, famous for the production of some of the most renowned Scottish whiskies. This expression comes in a 70cl bottle, elegantly packaged, making it an ideal gift for enthusiasts of the genre or a sophisticated addition to a connoisseur's collection.

The 2012 distillate stands out for its balanced maturation, which is reflected in an intensely smoky aromatic bouquet, typical of Islay whiskies. Devotees will find olfactory notes of wet peat and iodine, enriched by nuances of dried fruit and a light hint of vanilla, stemming from aging in oak barrels.

On the palate, the Caol Ila 10 years reveals its complexity with an opening that ranges from smoked malt and seaweed tones, progressing towards sweeter and spicier shades. The finish is long and persistent, with an aftertaste that leaves room for reminiscences of dark chocolate and coffee, balanced by a hint of salinity.

This whisky not only represents the essence of the Islay terroir but is also an example of how traditional distillation techniques, combined with careful aging, can produce a distillate of exceptional depth and character. A true treasure for whisky lovers, the Caol Ila 2012 is a prestigious addition to any collection.
Independent bottler

Douglas Laing & Co.

Independent bottler

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Douglas Laing & Co..

Douglas Laing & Co. is an independent bottler of Scotch whisky based in Glasgow, founded in 1948. It is known for collections such as the Remarkable Regional Malts (Big Peat, Scallywag, Timorous Beastie, The Gauldrons), the single-cask series Old Particular / Xtra Old Particular, and the King of Scots blended whisky.
independent whisky bottler blended scotch blended malt single malt single cask regional malts
Country United Kingdom
Region Scotland
Founded 1948

Ageing

Maturation in oak casks; across its lines and individual batches the company frequently uses ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks and, for some expressions, virgin oak or refill hogsheads.

Raw materials

malted barley cereals (for blended/grain whisky)

Representative products

Big Peat Old Particular Xtra Old Particular (XOP) Scallywag Timorous Beastie King of Scots Provenance Premier Barrel Double Barrel The Gauldrons

Official Awards

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