Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.2%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £78.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Old Wood, Tobacco
- Description
- Twelve years in oloroso sherry casks transform Caol Ila's signature maritime peat into a complex expression where smoke and sherry sweetness merge rather than compete. The result is a balanced single malt with lingering maritime and dried fruit notes.
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Caol Ila 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is a 12-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Scotland), bottled at 56.2% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and oaky character — smokey, sherried, old wood, tobacco. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Twelve years in oloroso sherry casks transform Caol Ila's signature maritime peat into a complex expression where smoke and sherry sweetness merge rather than compete. The result is a balanced single malt with lingering maritime and dried fruit notes.
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