Caol Ila 12 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

Caol Ila 12 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) SKU #1011036

$69.99

WE 92

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Professional Reviews

Wine Enthusiast
92
A seductive brininess and waves of oily peat-reek greet the olfactory sense. The palate entry finds a surprisingly buttery-creamy leaning along with the peat-reek; at midpalate the flavor becomes concentrated, oily, malty sweet, and only moderately peaty. Ends on a sweet malty note. Builds from stage to stage, each phase being better than the last. *Best Buy*

(06/2006)
Whisky Advocate

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. (DB, Summer 2012)
Wine Spectator

The first flush is fruity, with cherry and ripe berries, and then the smoke wafts in.

(03/2017)

K&L Notes

When you open a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label and taste that little hint of peat smoke in the background, it’s Caol Ila whisky you’re tasting — a vital ingredient to the Walker recipe. As a single malt, Caol Ila may be one of the most overlooked and underappreciated whiskies in the business.

Staff Reviews

By: David Driscoll
4/19/2015
K&L Staff Member

The most classic and most reliable of the Diageo "classic" malts. God bless Caol Ila and its peaty goodness with a rich, round, fruity core of flavor to balance it all out. I'm never without a bottle.

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