Caol Ila 12 Year (750ml)
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The quiet giant of Islay—Caol Ila is the island's largest distillery, yet for decades its smoky spirit was hidden inside blends. The 12 Year is its signature unveiling: a clean, coastal peat that lets the sea do the talking.
Mood: Pour for the friend who says they don't like peat, then watch them ask for a second dram.
Our sommelier says
Matured exclusively in refill American oak ex-bourbon casks, the 12 Year stays bright and pale. Caol Ila's peat is gentler than its Kildalton neighbors—medicinal smoke wrapped in lemon oil and brine instead of tar.
Tasting notes
Lemon zest, beach bonfire, fresh oysters, a whisper of vanilla. Bright olive oil, smoked almonds, sea spray, green apple skin, a long peppery warmth. Long, dry, ashy—gentle smoke that lingers like a sea breeze after sundown.
Food pairing
Smoked salmon on rye, oysters with lemon, aged Manchego, or a quiet moment after a long week.
Details
| Producer | Caol Ila Distillery |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Islay |
| Varietal | Single Malt Scotch |
| Style | Whisky, Aged 12 Years |
| Alcohol | 43% |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
| Mevushal | N/A |
| Kosher for Passover | No |