CAOL ILA 12 YO 43%ABV – Scotch Whisky – Islay/scotland – bourbon cask
Color : light gold
Nose : peat with burned charcoal, white spirits, gasoil, Kelps, lemon , lemongrass, apple, roasted peanuts, cooked ham, sauce nuoc mam (thaï oil made of fishes macerated).
Palate: soft, oily, warm, rather light / smooth and subtle. Smoked sour candies, dry aromatic herbs with wood and a hint of salt.
Final : fine and balanced with ash smoke , peat, pomelos, roasted salted almonds salt, cooked apple/pears.
Comments : A really nice and easy whisky, perfect for whom might want to discover Islay peat. I recommend to drink it neat.
Caol Ila 12 yo
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