Caol Ila – 12 Year Old Whisky 70cl Bottle

Caol Ila (pronounced ‘cull-eela’), is considered to be one of the lighter of the Islays. Medium-bodied with a rounded flavour. Pale in colour with a greenish tinge. This malt has a peaty nose, with distinct floral notes. It is described as tasting slighty of seaweed/iodine, lightly medicinal, smoky, salty, sweet with a dry peppery finish.

• ABOUT – A smoky, single malt from a remote distillery on Scotland’s most famous whisky island, Islay, Caol Ila 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky is a medium weight whisky that still packs plenty of potent phenols, An excellent starting point for anyone venturing into the world of peaty whisky
• TASTING NOTES – Caol Ila 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky is well-balanced and on the lighter side of many Islay whiskies, Light and fresh with toffee, vanilla and pear balances perfectly with the smoke and ashy touches
• HOW TO ENJOY – Caol Ila 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky is best served on the rocks, neat or with a splash of water
• HOW IT’S MADE – Caol Ila is the largest of the Islay distilleries by output, 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 the main supply for all Caol Ila whiskies
• PERFECT FOR GIFTING – Ideal for those looking to experience the magic world of peaty whiskies, Caol Ila 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky has been awarded Double Gold in both 2010 and 2011 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition