Caol Ila 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky | 43% vol | 70cl | Scotch Whisky | Peaty Whisky from Islay | Distinct Smokiness | Fresh | Sweetly Fruity & Smooth-Bodied

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These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The 12 year was one of the first few bottles to be part of my stash when I had just started building my collection, nearly a decade ago. Straight from cask to bottle, Ardbeg offers a unique flavour which is different to others from regions.

Yes, the abv is low and the whisky is light, but Islay produces plenty of whiskies that lob peat grenades into your mouth. I don't really like that sort of "legendary" macabre that is so popular in the underlying sociopathy (and, yes, perhaps even a "programming" agenda) in quite a few Hollywood films these days.We'll send them to be recycled and you'll save paper, carbon emissions and time at the recycling centre! As it sits in the glass it develops notes of apricots, mango lassie, earth, dry roasted peanuts, butter, Portuguese salt cod, toast, and lemon balm. About Caol Ila in general: My previous comments are sort of veiled criticisms of the 12 YO OB, but I do think it sits in a decent place among its Islay brethren. On the nose: There are medium and enveloping aromas of ashiness, grilled and somewhat charred veggies like onions and bell peppers, and peat.

We’re also getting a touch more ethanol when adding water, some ginger, dried grape must, candied pecans, a hint of chlorine and cloves. Further, deliberate or undeliberate manipulation of information on the Service (such as ratings), any activity with the intent to influence such information, value or reviews on products (e. Built in 1846, Caol Ila (Pronounced 'Cull-Eela',)is situated on the North-Eastern shores of Islay with magnificent views across the Sound of Islay to the spectacular Paps of Jura.The aftertaste immediately leaves a bit of bittnerness in your mouth, but after a few minutes there is a lingering taste of meat and some leather. Caol Ila is the big work horse of Islay that produces peated whisky for Diageo's blends, of which Johnnie Walker Black Label is the best known one. Nothing in the Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for fraudulent misrepresentation or for death or personal injury resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct by us.

I've got a long way to go before I've tried every single malt on the market, but I've sampled a lot of them thus far, and Caol Ila is probably at the top of my list. First the peaty character comes to light, then Caol Ila quickly becomes lush and fruity for 12 years. g. (but without limitation) in connection with any reorganization, restructuring, merger or sale, or other transfer of assets. The mouthfeel isn’t as oily as we often get from this distillery but there a little creaminess here.

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