Caol Ila Distillery · Islay
Caol Ila 12
Official producer wording under taxonomy 3.0.0.
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Peat & smoke
SMOKE
Fresh fruit
CITRUS · FRUIT · ACIDITY
Sherry & dried fruit
Silent in the official notes
Vanilla & oak
Silent in the official notes
Spice & pepper
Silent in the official notes
Maritime & salt
OILSKIN · SALT
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Subdued, citric fruitiness; a whiff of bath oil and dentist's mouthwash. A fresh and appetising nose, with little or no trace of smoke. A little water raises almond oil and old fashioned oilskins; still a fresh fruitiness, a trace of olive oil, and after a while potpourri or scented hand-soap.
Tags: citrus · fruit · oilskin
Drinks well at natural strength; sweet start; pleasant, light fragrant smokiness and a lengthy finish. Smooth, pleasant mouth-feel; with water light acidity, some salt and still the sweeter notes. A complex balance of primary tastes.
Tags: smoke · acidity · salt
Sweet smokiness in the lingering, slightly sour finish.
Tags: smoke · acidity