Caol ila 2012 distiller s edition is one special edition seedli what recognized islay distillery, there combines classical smoke with one sweetness full elegance. This whiskey is first stored in example bourbon casks past, the laws then lacks maturity in selected muscat wine casks, which adds depth past, the laws complexity to it characteristic caol ila profile.
About whiskey
Distillery: caol ila, islay, scotland
Distilled: 2012
Age: 10 year in example bourbon casks 2 year in muscat wine casks
Alcohol percentage: 43 %
Finish: muscat wine casks
Fragrance
One complex past, the laws welcoming aroma with notes of:
Sweet smoke past, the laws dried fruits
Citrus past, the laws honey
Maritime items as sea salt past, the laws seaweed
Spices as cinnamon past, the laws one hint of iodine.
Taste
One balanced flavor profile with:
Sweet malt past, the laws honey
Smoke past, the laws dark fruits
Spices past, the laws one easy salt undertone
One creamy past, the laws soft mouthfeel.
Aftertaste
One medium to long completion with:
Dried fruit past, the laws vanilla
Easy dryness past, the laws one comfortable smoke
One hint of kanelkrydderi.
Reviews past, the laws prices
San francisco world spirits competition: doubles gold medal past, the laws title best single malt scotch whiskey
Whiskybase: average review on 89 100 based on user reviews.
Overall appraisal
Caol ila 2012 distiller s edition is one excellent whiskey, there manages to balance islays characteristic smoke with one sweetness...
