Caol Ila 12 YO
Caol Ila 12 YO, 43 %
The core range classic from Islay distillery Caol Ila.
The Caol Ila 12 YO is available in Norway at NOK 600 (4701801).
Nose: Rich in malt and barley notes. Gentle touch of sweet smoke. With time also citrus and salt.
Taste: Rich and easy going. More smokiness now, but it's still sweet. Ashes and soot. A little pepper. Tangerines and pear.
Finish: Medium to short finish. Much the same, but it becomes somewhat less sweet and somewhat more "green". The peatiness is increasingly prominent.
Comment: Tall and dark.
Score 85/100
Sláinte!
-Thomas