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Caol Ila 12 Years Old Tasting notes and reviews

Caol Ila 12 Years Old

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Caol Ila 12 Years Old

Brand
Caol Ila
Expression
12 Years Old
Type
Scotch Whisky ~ Single Malt
Age
12 years old
Abv
43.00%
Produced at
Caol Ila Distillery
Region
Islay
Availability
UK, soon selected countries worldwide
Website
www.malts.com
Whisky Magazine Issue 25

Whisky Magazine Issue 25
Whisky and humour - John Glaser - Cragganmore - Grain whisky tasting.

Published August 2002.

 

Michael Jackson

80
Nose
Juniper. Garden mint. Burnt grass, but soft.
Palate
Lightly oily. Soothing at first. Lots of flavour development.
Finish
Spicy (nutmeg, pepper). Warming. Very long.
Comment
Of the three expressions in this tasting, this is the most rounded and balanced. All the classic Caol Ila aromas and flavours are there, with no sharp edges. Vatted for drinkability?

Dave Broom

85
Nose
Oily yet fruity. Linseed oil, green olive, smoked fish. Lightly medicinal, wet grass, linseed oil, smoky wood (balsa wood?). With water good biscuity malt and smoky bacon notes.
Palate
Rounded, mid-weight. Good smoky intensity mid-palate. Clean juicy fruits, oil and dry smoke.
Finish
Long smoky, fishy.
Comment
Great balance and the best of the three.
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12 Years Old

Brand
Expression
Type
Scotch Whisky / Single Malt
Age
12 Year Old
Abv
43.00%
Region
Islay
Availability
UK, soon selected countries worldwide
Website

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 25.

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