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N.V. Caol Ila 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%
Malt
- United Kingdom
- Scotland
- Islay
Community Tasting Notes 10
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chatters wrote:
August 14, 2021 - W.A.N.K. (Zoom call): Lovely iodine, smoked herring, cream and apple, slight rubber. Smoky and quite rich on the palate. Nice.
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Tauro Likes this wine: 92 points
May 3, 2020 - Peaty stuff
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patatty Likes this wine: 91 points
September 19, 2019 - Sweet peaty smokiness with medium length finish
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henrygjeffreys Likes this wine:
June 18, 2018 - very strong smoky nose, bonfires plus some sweet fruity nose
Peppery, chilli notes come out with some water, some sweet supporting sherried notes, creamy texture
Nice blend of smoke and sweetness - balanced1 person found this helpful Comment -
NineteenEightyTwo Likes this wine: 89 points
February 13, 2017 - Medium-light daffodil color. This is very balanced throughout both the nose and the palate. Seashore and iodine aromas mingle with a malty sweetness, some faint citrus fruit smells, and a light touch of peaty smoke. This is very agile on the palate, again with a balance of maritime nuance, ripe fruit, sweetly malty flavors, and peat smoke. The intensity on the latter is significantly below that of the usual Islay suspects, making this feel altogether more clean and light-bodied in the mouth. The finish is moderate. Not really the type of Island malt that knocks you out of your boots, which may be a good or bad thing depending on your preferences. I enjoyed sipping this, but found it a bit lacking in body to make a more forceful recommendation.
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By Steve Thurlow
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Wine Definition
- Vintage N.V.
- Type Spirits
- Producer Caol Ila
- Varietal Malt
- Designation 12 Year Old
- Vineyard Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43%
- Country United Kingdom
- Region Scotland
- SubRegion Islay
- Appellation n/a
- UPC Codes 088076163461, 5000281016283, 5000281016290, 5000281016320, 5000281019390, 5000281019406, 5000281019437, 5000281062525
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 153 (66%)
- Consumed 79 (34%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
89% Like It 9 votes
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