Caol Ila 12 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2010)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.6%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £199
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Fresh Fruit, Oily, Yeasty, Malt Extract
- Description
- Caol Ila's 2010 Special Release unpeated expression, aged 12 years in first-fill ex-bourbon and bottled at cask strength, reveals the distillery's base spirit without its signature peat. A rare glimpse of Islay character stripped to mineral brine and coastal salinity.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2010) is a 12-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 57.6% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, fresh fruit, oily, yeasty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Caol Ila's 2010 Special Release unpeated expression, aged 12 years in first-fill ex-bourbon and bottled at cask strength, reveals the distillery's base spirit without its signature peat. A rare glimpse of Islay character stripped to mineral brine and coastal salinity.
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