Caol Ila 12 Year Old
Smoked lemons in a glass. Superb.
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Review by @Dougful
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Nose: Light Smoked Salmon, Peat, Citrus?!(lemon), Phenol, Medicinal, Creosote. It smells like an Islay but less intense and more nuanced. Long legs.
Palate: Wow! A lot going on here. A Sweetness balanced by Salt. Toffee, Slightly Smokey. Smooth and medium bodied.
Finish: Medium to long. A very pleasant sweet/sour smokiness lingers on the palate.
An excellent dram, a must have. One of the best I've had.
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Bought a bottle of the Caol Illa 12 about 2 months ago. I agree about the creosote and medicinal taste. I'm trying really hard to like it....mixed it with a little Black Bottle to tone it down and liked it a tad better. Maybe I need to let it sit while my taste matures. For now...too bitter.