Caol Ila - 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1l 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1l
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Nestled in a hidden cove near Port Askaig, Islay, the Caol Ila (pronounced "Cull Eela") distillery sent its whisky to market by sea for over a hundred years. Caol Ila is the Gaelic name for the Sound of Islay, which separates the island from Jura in one of the most remote and beautiful parts of Scotland's West Coast. The distillery was founded in 1846 and is situated on the shores of the Sound, a spot originally chosen partly because of the clean water from Loch Nam Ban which still provides its main supply. Fresh, sweetly fruity and smooth-bodied, Caol Ila 12 year old is the colour of pale straw, with a delicate balance of tastes. The clean, appetising nose shows subtle citrus fruit with just a puff of smoke. Firm and smooth, it begins sweetly then yields a fragrant smokiness and a sweet-smoky, lingering finish. This single malt was named Outstanding Silver Medal Winner at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2015. The ultimate Islay malt, Caol Ila is considered by experts to be the perfect entry point into the world of peaty malt whiskies and a reference for connoisseurs of Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky the world over.
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Brand | Caol Ila |
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Age | 12 |
Awards | International Spirits Challenge Gold 2014. |
Flavour | Exotic fruits |
Region of Origin | Islay |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Whisky Style | Fruity & Spicy |
Alcohol by Volume | 43% |
Tasting Notes - 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 pot pourri or scented hand-soap. |
Tasting Notes - Palate | 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. |
Tasting Notes - Finish | Sweet smokiness in the lingering, slightly sour finish. |
How to enjoy Best | To enjoy, simply serve the 12 Year Old Caol Ila neat in a rocks glass, adding ice or a splash of water to taste. |
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1075437
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