Caol Ila Scotch Single Malt 12 Year (750ml)

Pencil lead and Band-Aid aromas are pleasantly intertwined with sea salt and fresh butter. The texture is silky soft in the mouth with flavors of hay, honey and toasted oats. The sweet toasted grains and mellow campfire smoke flavors linger on the palate.Funny to think how recently Caol Ila was an Islay giant that was kept pretty much under wraps by its owner. These days it has cemented its reputation as the island’s Mr. Consistent. This version shows its character the best, a nose that mixes seashore and grass with a distinct hint of smoked bacon. The peatiness isn’t dominant, but flows throughout the palate, scenting, lifting, and subtly changing the mix. A delicious oiliness makes it a great food whisky. (Summer 2012) Reviewed by: Dave BroomThe aromatics are incredibly complex and intense while being harmonious and gentle. Scents of grass, smoldering embers, bacon, nutmeg, and dried fruits. The palate offers a lovely, silky texture with incredible length and a pleasing viscosity and a deft This delicious and well-made single malt is sweet with light flavored smokiness. Balanced smoke and salt, fresh light style with a lingering charred-dry finish.