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Caol Ila 12
Ah, Caol Ila 12. A single malt from Islay in Scotland. Its character is deeply smoky and rounded, with clean peat smoke, lemon and sea salt.
ORIGINIslay in Scotland
STYLESingle malt
NOTICEclean peat smoke · lemon · sea salt
What does it taste like?
Caol Ila 12 is deeply smoky and rounded. Its clearest signposts are clean peat smoke, lemon, sea salt. The profile is not a laboratory measurement; it is a practical way to compare its direction with other whiskeys.
How to approach it
Take a small neat sip first and give the smoke time. A few drops of water may reveal citrus, sweetness and malt behind the peat.
CHARACTER AT A GLANCE
Ask the Hog about Caol Ila 12 →Smoke8/10
Sweetness3/10
Fruit5/10
Spice4/10
Oak4/10
Body6/10
This entry summarises product knowledge and established flavour profiles. It is not a claim of personal tasting.