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Caol Ila 12 Year Old

Islay Virgin

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@JoneszReview by @Jonesz

21st Dec 2012

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Caol Ila 12 Year Old
  • Nose
    22
  • Taste
    22
  • Finish
    24
  • Balance
    22
  • Overall
    90

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When watching a Bowmore review recently I asked Ralfy to recommend an Islay whisky for a Scotch neophyte, He said to "look up Caol Ila 12". I found 2 bottles 30 miles away and purchased one today. I am very pleased that I did and thank-you very much Ralfy! Nose: Brine,a bit medicinal and smoke palate: newly unwrapped bandages, smoke,pepper,sour lemon drops,some fruit (orange ?)tobacco Finish:all the foregoing and the lingering taste of a damp poplar campfire which smoldered on and on. I had my first dram while watching the TV special named "Whisky: The Islay Edition" and for the first time could relate. I think I finally get it. Absolutely my best Whisky to date. Love it

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4 comments

@Pizaro
Pizaro commented

One of my favorites as well. Rich, smokey, broad Islay character, sweet, but not too much of any one thing. There are also some very good independent bottlings out there - Douglas Laing's 14 year old single cask in particular. Enjoy!

11 years ago 0

@Lars
Lars commented

Great review, I try to order this one when I'm out not sure why I haven't bought one for my Bar most likely because I'm looking for the next sexy thing. Time to buy this good whisky.

11 years ago 0

@Jonesz
Jonesz commented

Thanx guys Pizaro: I live in a whisky culture void in a province of Canada where all liquor sales are handled by the govenment monopoly. We are at their mercy for selection and price. That said there are 125 or so selections of single malt Scotch usually OB's Lars: You will know what I am saying above. My SIL is going to pick up a few bottles for me when he is in Alberta in a couple of weeks. Now that I have started into Islays with Caol Ila have gained the cojones to try some others so he is going to buy me Laphroaig QC where it is $15 cheaper than Manitoba and some (while it is not an Islay) Talisker 10 as part of my wish list. Hope to pick up 5 assorted bottles for the price of 4 here and also escape the 7% PST.

11 years ago 0

@Lars
Lars commented

I prefer the Laphroaig QC over the 10, Love the Talkisker 10 it opens up beautifully after about a week or so after opening. The best I can get a hold of in this province would be Lagavulin 16 pricey but worth it. And once you get a taste of Islay Ardbeg all the way, personal favorite is the Ardbeg Corryvreckan. Manitoba is finally getting on board with the rest of the world with a whisky Fest. Fun raiser for the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. www.winnipegwhiskyfestival.com

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