Caol Ila
12 year old

  • Distillery:

    Caol Ila

  • Company:

    Diageo

  • Cask Maturation

  • Strength

    43% ABV

  • Bottled:

    2007-2022

  • Price

    50

  • Country:

    Scotland

  • Region

    Ilsay

  • Website:

    malts.com

  • Type:

    Single Malt

  • Volume:

    70 cl

  • Age:

    12 year old

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Remarkable

Taste note

  • Colour:

    Pale straw

  • Nose:

    Subdued, citric fruitiness; a whiff of bath oil and dentist's mouthwash. A fresh and appetising nose, with little or no trace of smoke. A little water raises almond oil and old fashioned oilskins; still a fresh fruitiness, a trace of olive oil, and after a while potpourri or scented hand-soap.

  • Palate:

    Smooth, pleasant mouth-feel: firm with a light to medium body. Drinks well at natural strength; sweet start; pleasant, light fragrant smokiness and a lengthy finish. Smooth, pleasant mouth-feel; with water light acidity, some salt and still the sweeter notes. A complex balance of primary tastes.

  • Finish:

    Sweet smokiness in the lingering, slightly sour finish.

Flavor profile

Spice

Spice

Smoke

Smoke

Citrus

Citrus

Sweet

Sweet

Wood

Wood

Rich Fruits

Rich fruits

Other aromas