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Caol Ila 12 Year Old

Smoked lemons in a glass. Superb.

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@DougfulReview by @Dougful

17th Aug 2010

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Nose: Light Smoked Salmon, Peat, Citrus?!(lemon), Phenol, Medicinal, Creosote. It smells like an Islay but less intense and more nuanced. Long legs.

Palate: Wow! A lot going on here. A Sweetness balanced by Salt. Toffee, Slightly Smokey. Smooth and medium bodied.

Finish: Medium to long. A very pleasant sweet/sour smokiness lingers on the palate.

An excellent dram, a must have. One of the best I've had.

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Silas commented

Bought a bottle of the Caol Illa 12 about 2 months ago. I agree about the creosote and medicinal taste. I'm trying really hard to like it....mixed it with a little Black Bottle to tone it down and liked it a tad better. Maybe I need to let it sit while my taste matures. For now...too bitter.

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