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| Caol Ila | |
| Whisky | |
| Smoky, peaty, marine and iodized notes | |
| Malted barley, water, yeast | |
| 70 cl | |
| 43.0% | |
| Scozia | |
| Ex-bourbon and sherry oak casks | |
| 12 years | |
| Distillation in copper stills | |
| 2 | |
| Cold filtration | |
| Light amber | |
| Neat, with water or ice |
Visually, the Caol Ila 12 years displays a clear, light golden color, heralding the refinement and complexity of its bouquet. On the nose, it opens with intense notes of smoked peat, a distinctive characteristic of Islay whiskies, followed by accents of green fruit and a slight maritime hint reminiscent of the ocean breeze.
On the palate, the Caol Ila 12 Years Old offers a rich and layered taste experience. The smokiness of the peat beautifully intertwines with flavors of sweet malt, honey, and citrus notes. This balance is further enriched by a subtle minerality and a hint of spices, which fade into a long and pleasantly warm finish, with a lingering echo of smoke and salinity.
Perfect to be enjoyed neat or with a little water to enhance its various layers of flavor, the Caol Ila 12 Years Old is a whisky that captivates both the seasoned enthusiast and the novice eager to explore the deep and intriguing single malts of Islay. Excellent as an after-dinner meditation or as a prestigious gift for any lover of quality whisky, the Caol Ila 12 provides an excellent introduction to the sophisticated flavors of smoked Scotch whisky.
Caol Ila
Discover the spirits, production style and story of Caol Ila.
Distillation
Copper pot stills (traditional single malt distillation).
Ageing
Maturing in wooden casks (hoghsheads/ex-bourbon/refill); some expressions receive secondary finishes in fortified wine casks (for example Moscatel) for Distillers Edition or special releases.