Caol Ila 12 Year Old

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Caol Ila 12 Year Old is a classic Islay single malt Scotch whisky, renowned for its elegant peat smoke, maritime freshness and bright citrus character. Read more
Caol Ila 12 Year Old
Regular price £61.96 GBP
Regular price Sale price £61.96 GBP
£51.63 ex VAT
Sale Sold out
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Bottle Information

Bottler: Distillery
Cask Type: Refill American & European Oak Barrels & Butts
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Volume: 70cl
Region: Islay
Age: 12 Years Old
ABV: 43.00%

Tasting Notes

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.

Caol Ila 12 Year Old is a classic Islay single malt Scotch whisky, renowned for its elegant peat smoke, maritime freshness and bright citrus character. Matured for 12 years and bottled at 43.0% ABV, it is the signature expression from Caol Ila Distillery and one of the most approachable introductions to peated Islay whisky. Caol Ila is known for a lighter, more refined style of peat than some of its Islay neighbours, combining smoke and coastal salinity with lemon, orchard fruit, sweet malt and gentle spice. The 12 Year Old captures that balance beautifully, offering plenty of smoky character without losing freshness or drinkability. Its mix of peat, citrus and maritime notes makes Caol Ila 12 Year Old a versatile single malt, equally suited to experienced Islay drinkers and those discovering peated Scotch whisky for the first time.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • 12 year old Islay single malt Scotch whisky
  • The signature expression from Caol Ila Distillery
  • Bottled at 43.0% ABV
  • Combines elegant peat smoke with maritime freshness and citrus
  • A lighter, more approachable style of classic Islay whisky
  • Excellent introduction to peated single malt Scotch
  • Balanced enough for regular drinking while retaining distinctive Islay character
  • A classic choice for fans of smoky, coastal whisky
The Caol Ila 12 Year Old is a beautifully balanced Islay single malt, combining soft peat smoke, citrus freshness and maritime salinity in an approachable 12 year old expression. Bottled at 43.0% ABV, it is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of Caol Ila whisky, peated Scotch whisky, Islay single malt, and classic smoky Scotch whisky.
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Caol Ila
Caol Ila Distillery, founded in 1846 by Hector Henderson on a sheltered yet rocky northeastern stretch of the Isle of Islay, is celebrated not only for its breathtaking views across the Sound of Islay—where everything from naval battleships to whales has been spotted—but also for its status as the largest malt whisky distillery on Islay. Renowned for crafting both peated and unpeated expressions, Caol Ila offers iconic releases like the 12 Year Old and the Distiller’s Edition. Each year, the distillery plays a prominent role in Feis Ile, the Islay Festival of Malt and Music, delighting enthusiasts worldwide with its Islay single malt heritage and coastal charm.
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