Caol Ila 12 Year Old

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Tasting Notes

• Nose: Smoky and briny with notes of seaweed, iodine, and hints of citrus fruit and malted barley
• Palate: Starts sweet and oily, with smoky flavors of peat, ash, and oak, followed by salty and spicy notes of seaweed, pepper, and brine
• Finish: Long and warming, with a mix of smoke, sweetness, and saltiness, leaving a pleasant aftertaste of peat smoke and iodine

Notes: Caol Ila 12 Year Old is a classic Islay single malt that offers a well-balanced and complex flavor profile, with a peaty and smoky character that is characteristic of whiskies from this region. The whisky is made using a combination of malted barley, water from a nearby loch, and peat smoke, which is used to dry the barley. After maturing for 12 years in oak casks, the whisky develops a rich and deep flavor that is highly sought after by whisky enthusiasts around the world.

Production Methods

Caol Ila 12 Year Old is a single malt Scotch whisky produced on the Isle of Islay in Scotland. The production process starts with locally sourced malted barley, which is then mashed and fermented before being distilled twice in copper pot stills. The spirit is then matured for 12 years in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, which imparts the whisky with its signature smoky, peaty flavor profile. The use of high-quality ingredients, traditional distillation methods, and careful cask selection all contribute to the exceptional quality of Caol Ila 12 Year Old.

Serving Suggestions

Caol Ila 12 Year Old is a well-balanced whisky that can be enjoyed on its own or with a splash of water. It is recommended to serve it at room temperature to allow its complex flavors to fully develop. The smoky and peaty notes of this Islay single malt complement rich and savory dishes, such as smoked salmon, grilled meats, and aged cheeses. Additionally, it pairs well with dark chocolate and other desserts with a bitter or smoky flavor profile.

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About The Brand: Caol Ila

Diageo owns the Caol Ila Distillery, a Scotch whiskey distillery on the Scottish island of Islay not far from Port Askaig. In reference to the distillery's position overlooking the strait between Islay and Jura, Caol Ila is derived from the Gaelic word caol le, which means 'Sound of Islay' (also known as 'Islay Strait'). Hector Henderson established it in 1846. The Isle of Jura Distillery owner Norman Buchanan took over the distillery in 1854 after it did not perform well. Bulloch Lade & Co, whiskey stock merchants from Glasgow, bought the company in 1863. Duncan Johnston was the distillery manager in 1871, according to the census. The Johnston family was associated with yet another distillery on the island since Duncan was John Johnston of Lagavulin's nephew and a relative of the Johnstons who own Laphroaig. By the 1880s, the area was producing more than 147,000 imperial gallons (670,000 L) of whiskey annually. As a result of Bulloch Lade's voluntary insolvency in 1920, a group of merchants established the Caol Ila Distillery Company Ltd. The Distillers Company bought a majority stake in Caol Ila in 1927, and Scottish Malt Distillers Ltd. acquired full ownership of the company in 1930. Due to constraints on the supply of barley to distillers during the Second World War, the distillery was forced to close between 1942 and 1945. Production continued after that up until 1972, when the distillery's whole building was destroyed. Production subsequently restarted in 1974 when a bigger distillery that George Leslie Darge had designed in the same architectural style as many of his predecessors and with his signature glass curtain walls to the still buildings was erected. Diageo eventually acquired the business.

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