Caol Ila 12 Years Islay Single Malt Whisky

Fresh, herbal. Rubbed peppermint leaves, stemmy, damp grass, smoky. Oily, cigar leaves, smoked ham, hickory. Good body, oily, tar, elegant smoke. Hints of boiled sweets. Offering a long, peppery, spicy warmth and smoke finish. Caol Ila is hidden in a quiet cove. Many consider this locality to be the wildest and most picturesque of the island. Situated on Loch Nam Ban, the site is ideal thanks to the abundant supply of good water.

Accolades WE 90-95  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. -Wine Enthusiast, 90-95 Points