Caol Ila

Caol Ila 12 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, 43%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 39
Average Score
Avg 85
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Description

Caol Ila 12 Year Old is the entry-level bottling from the Caol Ila distillery, launched in June of 2002. It is a classic Islay single malt Scotch whisky, known for its balanced peat smoke, citrus brightness, and maritime influence, making it approachable for newcomers to peated whisky while still appealing to connoisseurs. It is part of Diageo's Classic Malts collection.

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - May 10, 2026SGD 69.46
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - May 10, 2026SGD 69.46
Cask type
Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
35
Barley
Port Ellen Maltings
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
No
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
Diageo's Classic Malts collection
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Fresh, herbal, rubbed peppermint leaves, damp grass, smoky, oily, cigar leaves, smoked ham, hickory, lemon peels at the harbour, sweet, earthy peat, salt or brine, mild underlying lemon, faint vanilla, coastal character, gentle peat smoke, sea spray, green apple, lemon zest, light honey.
Palate
Good body, oily, tar, elegant smoke, hints of boiled sweets, green apple, smoke, honey, salt, smoked pork loin, pepper, lemon, chocolate, sweet, earthy peat, vanilla, flaky sea salt, tart fruit, coastal peat smoke, briny smoke, citrus oil, dried herbs, soft malt sweetness, sweet start, light fragrant smokiness, light acidity, some salt, sweeter notes, sweet malt, vanilla, delicate fruitiness.
Finish
Long, peppery, spicy warmth, smoke, smoke and citrus elements, sweet smoke, driftwood, lemon peel, sweet smokiness, slightly sour, long and warming, peppery spice, soft ash, lingering coastal freshness, medium to long, lingering peat, spicy cinnamon.
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