Caol ila 12 Year old

Islay Scotch Whisky

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Tasting notes by whiskyjourney on 17th May 2013
Rain Day Whisky 89/100

Tasting notes by teebone673 on 29th Apr 2013
Don't overlook this one 86/100

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Caol ila 12 Year old whisky reviews (33)

Average rating 8.5/10

  • Caol ila 12 Year old - Rain Day Whisky

    By whiskyjourney on 17th May 20132013-05-17T21:53:00

    89

    As I sit here, the rain outside my home is pounding. Pounding the roof, pounding the windows, just banging like a banished child that wants to be let in to their home. It seems like whenever it rains… read more

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  • Caol ila 12 Year old - Don't overlook this one

    By teebone673 on 29th Apr 20132013-04-29T02:21:00

    86

    Coal Ila 12. Here we go... Nose: Salted Lemons, Salted Lime, Peat, Smoke, Olive Oil, Green Apple, Smoke Bacon Palate: Peat, Vanilla, Oily, Lime, Black Pepper Spice, Apple, Charcoal Smoke Finish: … read more

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  • Caol ila 12 Year old - Smoke on the Water

    By PMessinger on 8th Mar 20132013-03-08T01:21:00

    90

    Warm full sweet smokey peated arival, developes into a long slow veggietable mouth coating finish.

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  • Caol ila 12 Year old - Cull Eela

    By PeatyZealot on 7th Mar 20132013-03-07T02:03:00

    89

    Color: green/gold. No caramel here I guess, but seems to be chill filtered since nothing cloudy happens when I drop some water in it. Unlike the CI cask strength. Nose: Without water a little rough, but… read more

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  • Caol ila 12 Year old - Tastes like fire!

    By squidboy007 on 6th Mar 20132013-03-06T16:30:00

    90

    This is a beautiful whisky! The intensity is similar to some other Islay scotches, like Laphroaig or Ardbeg, but this one hits you with a hugely smoky taste, rather than that of peat or medicine. I had… read more

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  • Caol ila 12 Year old - nice Snatch from Islay

    By Rantavahti on 22nd Feb 20132013-02-22T05:58:00

    84

    Caol Ila 12 year old was a fine addition to my Islay memory treasure. Like Snatch in Guy Ritchie's CV, Caol Ila's 12 yrs isn't the best ones that Islay has to offer. But it is enjoyable and very close on… read more

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  • Caol ila 12 Year old - Briny and salty

    By Pierre_W on 10th Feb 20132013-02-10T19:52:00

    86

    The Caol Ila distillery is located on Islay, near Port Askaig, overlooking the strait between Islay and Jura, and was founded in 1846. Its name derives from the Gaelic for 'Sound of Islay'. The distillery… read more

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  • Caol ila 12 Year old - Under-rated Islay

    By Volks on 20th Jan 20132013-01-20T14:03:00

    84

    As far as Islay whiskys go i think too much talk is given to Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg, the big three. While they do make good whisky its good to get a change and experience something different. The… read more

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  • Caol ila 12 Year old - Very nice, little compexity/depth

    By MrCappy on 4th Jan 20132013-01-04T12:13:00

    82

    Nose: Wow! I feel naughty... hints of cigarette smoke!! Peat and smoke common among the Islay malts. Subtle hints of the sea, but light and fresh. Rain at the beach! Colour: A light yellow. Taste: … read more

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  • Caol ila 12 Year old - A Penny For the Old Guy

    By rigmorole on 4th Jan 20132013-01-04T06:35:00

    89

    Invited a friend over with her longtime boyfriend a few weeks ago. She's a huge proponent of Isla whiskies. She's been on the tour over in Scotland a few times and maintains a collection of some very… read more

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