Caol Ila 12 Year Old Living Souls (Unpeated)

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Caol Ila 12 Year Old Living Souls is a rare and intriguing unpeated Islay single malt Scotch whisky, showcasing an unusually delicate side of Caol Ila Distillery rarely encountered by whisky enthusiasts. Read more
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Living Souls (Unpeated)
Regular price £90.95 GBP
Regular price Sale price £90.95 GBP
£75.79 ex VAT
Sale Sold out

Bottle Information

Bottler: Living Souls
Cask Type: first fill bourbon barrels
Type: Single Malt
Volume: 70cl
Region: Islay
Age: 12 Year Old
ABV: 50.0%

Tasting Notes

Nose Green apple, vanilla cream, citrus blossom, and sea breeze with hints of honeyed malt and soft oak spice. Palate Fresh and silky, revealing flavours of orchard fruits, sweet cereals, lemon zest, creamy vanilla, and delicate coastal salinity. Finish Long and elegant, with lingering fruit sweetness, gentle spice, vanilla richness, and maritime freshness.

Caol Ila 12 Year Old Living Souls is a rare and intriguing unpeated Islay single malt Scotch whisky, showcasing an unusually delicate side of Caol Ila Distillery rarely encountered by whisky enthusiasts. Matured in first fill bourbon barrels and bottled in 2026 at a robust 50.0% ABV, this distinctive release reveals the purity and elegance of Caol Ila’s spirit without its signature peat smoke.

The first fill bourbon barrels impart layers of vanilla cream, honeyed malt, citrus zest, and orchard fruits while allowing the spirit’s coastal freshness and refined texture to shine through. Without peat, the whisky displays a beautifully clean and vibrant profile, highlighting Caol Ila’s often-hidden fruity and maritime characteristics. Bottled without chill-filtration and at natural colour, this is a fascinating and highly collectible Islay malt.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • Rare unpeated Islay single malt Scotch whisky from Caol Ila Distillery
  • Matured in first fill bourbon barrels
  • Bottled 2026 at 50.0% ABV
  • Showcases a delicate and spirit-led side of Caol Ila rarely seen
  • Combines creamy bourbon cask sweetness with coastal freshness
  • Non chill-filtered and natural colour presentation

The Caol Ila 12 Year Old Living Souls is a beautifully refined and highly unusual Islay single malt, revealing Caol Ila’s spirit in an elegant unpeated style. Fresh, vibrant, and wonderfully balanced, it’s an exceptional whisky for adventurous lovers of distinctive 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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