Caol Ila 12 Years Single Malt

Caol Ila 12 is one of the lighter Islay whiskies, having a unique floral and peppery aroma that complements the typical Islay peaty flavor. Caol Ila (pronounced col eela) is a Gaelic word that translates to "sound of Islay." The name comes from its geographical location, which is less than a mile north of Port Askaig on the edge of the Sound of Islay.

The Caol Ila Distillery was founded by Hector Henderson in 1846, but it was unsuccessful and got taken over by Norman Buchanan, proprietor of the Isle of Jura Distillery, in 1854.

Caol Ila is widely used as an ingredient in the Johnnie Walker Black bottle, in addition to its reputation as an Islay single malt.

Tasting Notes

Color

Pale straw gold

Nose

Fresh, rich, smokey and intense with toffee & floral notes

Palate 

Light-textured with vanilla & pear

Finish

A lengthy, peppery smoke with a spicy warmth

Awards

• International Whisky Competition 2015, Best Single Malt Scotch 12 Years (1st Place)
• The Scotch Whisky Masters 2015, Islay up to 12 years old (Gold)
• International Spirits Challenge 2014, Distillers' Single Malts 12 years and under (Gold)
• International Wine & Spirit Competition 2017, Scotch Single Malt - Islay (Silver Outstanding)