Islands
Islay · Scotland
Caol Ila 12
Powerfully smoky, with Lemon, Olijfolie, Smoke, Sea salt and Pepper.
An editorial flavour picture, not a laboratory measurement. Check the product source for your bottling.
Bottle profile
The six values describe flavour intensity from 0 to 10; they are not quality scores.
- Smoke
- 7/10
- Fruit
- 6/10
- Sweet
- 4/10
- Wood
- 3/10
- Spice
- 6/10
- Maritime
- 8/10
Key facts
- Style
- Single malt
- Origin
- Scotland · Islay
- Age
- 12 years
- Strength
- 43% ABV
- Cask
- Ex-bourbon
- Peat
- 7/10
- Status
- Open
What can you expect?
Caol Ila 12
Powerfully smoky, with Lemon, Olijfolie, Smoke, Sea salt and Pepper.
About the distillery
Caol Ila
Caol Ila was founded in 1846 and is based in Port Askaig, Islay. Its recorded operating status is open.
Product sourceFrequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What does Caol Ila 12 taste like?
Caol Ila 12 is editorially described here with Citroen, Olijfolie, Rook, Zeezout, Peper. Check the product source for the exact bottling.
Is Caol Ila 12 smoky?
Caol Ila 12 has a peat intensity of 7 out of 10 in this comparison. This describes intensity, not quality.
What can I compare with Caol Ila 12?
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