Caol Ila 12 Year Old

Caol Ila 12 Year Old
Whisky Caol Ila 12 Year Old
Country Scotland
Region Islay
Type Single Malt
Age 12 years old
Abv 43%
Rating 82/100
Reviews of Caol Ila 12 Year Old
says on October 10, 2022
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Yellow gold

General description

smoky and sooty taste

Nose

medicine

Palate

sooty

Finish

smoky tastes stays with you.

says on September 6, 2022
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 57/100
Color: Pale staw

General description

Peaty and smoky and peppery and smooth. Good for its style, but I prefer oaky scotches.

says on July 15, 2022
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Amontillado sherry

General description

notas medicinales, turba, ligero y notas saladas

Palate

turba, notas salinas

Finish

notas picantes

says on January 27, 2022
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 81/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Gin clear

General description

43 49 Айла для девочек. Свежий яблочный запах с кислинкой, дымок от костра во вкусе и недолгом послевкусии. Медицины и моря нет. Что то типа стандартной 15 но с дымом. Странное направление виски.

says on January 11, 2022
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

very solid islay, not as in your face as Laphroaig or Ardbeg, but solid. Salty earth, smoky but not harsh, long grapefruity aftertaste.

says on October 13, 2021
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 91/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Great Islay taste

says on September 18, 2021
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 85/100
Color: Jonquiripe corn

General description

Smoke, peat, mossy, grassy, saline, mint, caramel, salted caramel, vanilla, toffee, oak, toffee, iodine, almonds, licorice, meaty, oily, tannins, herbal, medicinal, smoked seafood, rope, ash, malt, lemon zest

says on June 2, 2021
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Deep gold

General description

Rauchig, salzig mit eine Hauch frucht und Schärfe

Nose

fruchtig malzig

Palate

Rauchig salzig, Scharf

Finish

sanft im Abgang

says on May 13, 2021
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 75/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

nez tourbé.
bouche vanille, fumée
finale : courte

says on May 10, 2021
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

top, smokie and Sharp

says on April 9, 2021
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 77/100
Color: Deep gold

General description

Slightly sour on the nose. Also fresh. Not very interesting on the nose. Best part is the finish

says on April 9, 2021
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 70/100
Color: Pale gold

General description

When this is in the glass, it's nose is better than when in the bottle. To smokey for my taste but not bad.

says on February 22, 2021
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: White wine

General description

colore giallo paglierino, al naso si sente molto il limone, poi fumo e mare ma in maniera minore. gusto bilanciato e pieno che lascia il sentore di torba nel finale. un ottimo whisky di Islay!

says on February 10, 2021
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 91/100
Color: Old gold

General description

smoke initially on the nose but as you let it settle there is a medicinal smell and a hint sweetness. entry is char and sweetness followed by a smooth smoky bacon finish.

says on December 19, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 70/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

ein muss in jeder Bar

says on December 12, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Color: Deep gold

General description

Superb!

says on November 23, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Pale staw

General description

Ausgewogener Rauch mit deutlichem Fass und merklicher Süße. Alkohol gut eingebunden, Preis-Leistung gut. Auch für Torf-Einsteiger Kaufempfehlung

says on November 20, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 82/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Grassy, earthy, citrus and peat are all prominent in this scotch. One to always keep on your shelf.

says on November 7, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

sweet smoke on the nose, not that sweet on the taste which is overall nicely well rounded, great choice budget-wise

says on November 5, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

peat, smoke, herb

says on October 27, 2020
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 76/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Pale gold

General description

En växande rökighet som tar över mycket. Standard Islaywhisky

Nose

Kemikalisk brand, gummi

Palate

Rund och en växande rökighet som dominerar

Finish

Lång och tydlig rökighet som växer och växer

says on October 14, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

Heel vol, moet eens vergelijken met Talisker

says on October 9, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Gin clear

General description

Très bon rapport qualité prix. Bien fumé! J’adore!

says on October 9, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Gin clear

General description

Très goûteux, brut, goût cigare.

says on September 28, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

nice smoke and peat. a bit fruity

says on September 24, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: Old gold

General description

Tastes like a tame Lagavulin 16 but still very good

says on August 16, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Pale gold

General description

A ‘Benchmark whisky’ rubric — no allegories today. Does it have to be ‘beauty in plainness’? You are the one to decide. Does it have to be ‘beauty in quality? 100% so.

Recognizable, typical AyeSLAY, yet gentle peat on the nose. A lot of black pepper, which is quite pleasant together with peat. A little bit of honey and acacia sweetness. A tiny bit of iodine. Water, as almost always, makes black pepper stronger, which makes peat going forth.

On the tongue it’s what Caol Ila is known for — oily. Salty and ashy smoke.

Don’t judge the finish after your first dram — surprisingly, it reveals its depth after several sips: fast come bitterness, salt and smoke stay in, a little bit of tobacco that has a little bit of orange arrives later.

Caol Ila 12 doesn’t have any particular feature to be an outstanding whisky. It’s more of a reference to say ‘nah, this AyeSLAY mate is not as good as Caol Ila 12’ or ‘hmm, this is even better than Coal Ila 12’ (with latter due to biggest respect). If I were ever to value pithiness — not my diagnosis — I would simply say: it’s a well made and extremely enjoyable whisky with everything at its place.

Nose

In AyeSLAY terms, gentle peat. Black pepper, a bit of honey and acacia. Iodine.

Palate

Oily. Salt and ashy smoke.

Finish

Salt, smoke, a bit of tobacco and a tiny bit of orange.

says on August 14, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 76/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Smoked without waater, fire in my mouth.

says on August 13, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Pale staw

General description

Beschreibung

Nose

ja

Palate

nein

Finish

vielleicht

says on August 12, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Pale gold

General description

Was expecting more 'Islay-y' whisky, but that doesn't mean I was disappointed. Interesting mixture of tastes with dried and smoked lemon and lime combined with aspects of white port. Ofcourse the peat and smoke are present as well, but more repressed. The consistency feels a little thicker compared to other whiskies. Salt & pepper in the finish and a lingering taste of smokey, dry white wine. Special whisky in my opinion, would definitely buy again.

Nose

Light peat and dried, smoked lemon/lime.

Palate

Light smoke, light peat, dried citrus fruits. Very dry white port.

Finish

Salt & pepper with light peat and smoke. Lingering taste of white pepper and very dry white wine.

says on August 10, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 70/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Amber

General description

Rich light smoke, solid peaty whisky

Nose

Light smoke with some sweetness

Palate

Seaweed peat smoke.

Finish

Spice light smoke finish

says on August 1, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Deep copper

General description

great Islay whisky. smoke, peat, meat, sweet

Nose

peat, sweet, little hints of smoke and a little bit of alcohol

Palate

spicy, peaty but not to extreme, spicy, smoke and wood, sweetness amd also alcoholic tartness. great taste. I also personally feel some bacon tastes, maybe it's just me

Finish

long, balanced, wood, salty and spicy. finish is really easy but also fluctuating. very nice overall

says on July 28, 2020
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 80/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

Peaty and smoky, light salt and pepper spice and little sweetness.

says on June 8, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Color: Deep gold

General description

smooth, oily mouthfeel, strong peaty smoke, not medicinal, slight sweetness at finish

says on June 5, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

* * * *
Aroma: Maritime Noten, Salz, Schinken, Gewürze, Medizinischer Rauch, Rauch, Zitrus, frisch,

Geschmack: Rauch, Medizinischer Rauch, Gewürze, Öl, Süße, Nüsse,

Abgang: Maritime Noten, Gewürze Nüsse, Rauch, Malz, Herb, Zitrus,

says on June 4, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Pale staw

General description

A smooth, lighter Islay. The smoke is present, strong but not overpowering, the finish smooth with less oil and heat allowing more fruit and butterscotch to come through. My favorite Islay so far.

says on June 4, 2020
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 85/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

This is soo good, smooth and smokey. Delicious

says on May 24, 2020
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 57/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Gin clear

General description

Nose: peat, leather, tires, burned meat, ashes
Palate: ashes, little dry
Finish: surprisingly quiet, medium long, nice

says on May 21, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

smok, honey melon custard

says on May 2, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Amber

General description

Quite smokey and peated. Nice!

says on April 26, 2020
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 72/100
Color: Pale gold

General description

Nose: Smokey, peaty, rounded.
Palate: Lots of peat, smoke, oily, medicinal, rounded.
Finish: Slightly dry with a long lingering peat flavor.

Personal take:

I have had mostly Speyside whisky and was temptate to see what all the peaty fuss was about. First sip was not very pleasant, yet on the second sip i started to appreciate the peaty characteristics a bit more. I can understand why people enjoy this style, but for me it will probably work best in combination with the right food paring (smoked spareribs for instance) and to me its probably less of a stand alone sipper.

says on April 22, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Deep gold

General description

fine Ilay whisky

Nose

smoke
peat
roses
choclate

Palate

smoke
peat
malt
wood
peers

Finish

herbs
salty
long finish

says on April 15, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 82/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Pale staw

General description

super smoked, enjoyable to sit on occasionally. feels indulgent.

Nose

subtle smoke

Palate

stinger smoke

Finish

lingering burn

says on April 4, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Torfrauch, grasig und nur ein Hauch Süße... Hinten raus dann Wechselspiel von Torf und Gras das recht schnell mit trockenem Rauch am Gaumen endet. Gradliniger standard Raucher für gesellige Runden.

says on April 4, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Jedna z moich ulubionych. Dym, morska bryza, ognisko, trochę słodka.

says on March 27, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 87/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

My first real malt whisky. Still one of my most favorit. The peat, the sea and the beach after a thunder. Love it

says on March 24, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Color: Pale gold

General description

Great balance of peat and sweetness. Really nice nose with lemony spice and long finish. A wonderful aromatic Islay whiskey.

says on March 17, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 63/100
Color: Old gold

General description

Good, solid caol ila. smoke, salinity and peat. not overpowering, a good entry level islay malt

says on March 9, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 68/100
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

Good peaty whisky, worth to buy

says on March 9, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Color: Burnished

General description

Great peaty Islay Whiskey.
Smoke is very present and long lasting.

says on March 8, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

.

says on December 28, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Color: Pale gold

General description

Smoked ham (especially on the nose). Dried fruit: pear, orange. Salt.

Reminds me of early spring.

says on December 28, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 10/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Strong smoky, peat odor. Sweet, peaty taste.

says on December 27, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 79/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

n: peat, peat, peat, pepper, fruit, banana
t: sweet, cold, spicy
a: oak, spicy, peat

says on December 19, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

pleasant whisky with a subtle smoke flavour

says on December 11, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: Amber

General description

A smooth peat introduction with a citrus and sea salt finish.

says on December 1, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 80/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

非常にスモーキー

says on October 20, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Smokey and sweet vanilla notes, but for a Smoked en peaty Whisky not too Smokey.

says on September 7, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 82/100
Color: Deep gold

General description

band-aid aid smell dominated at first, after quite a while in the glass a sweet meat note emerged, this is most wonderful on the palate, it's rich with an olive oil like texture, sweet and briney, the finish is kinda short with band aids and some smoke.

says on August 10, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Very light colour. Very light citrus in the beginning then plenty of leather and peat.

says on August 9, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

full flavoured body with hints of dark fruit and a lot of smoke.

says on August 3, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Jonquiripe corn

General description

Smooth

says on August 3, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 77/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Gin clear

General description

Smokey

says on July 25, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Pale staw

General description

Delicate. Sweet peated nose and taste.

says on July 19, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 75/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Ofcourse very peaty, almost a completely vegetal peat. Some unripe fruit notes and oily clinginess. Very interesting and tasty, but not as complex as expected

says on July 16, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 65/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Gin clear

General description

Average Whisky with nice smoke and sweetness. No real surprise.

says on June 16, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 91/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Pale staw

General description

very well balanced whiskey. it's fresh , sweet, smokey and delicious.

Nose

smoked malt and after that fresh lemon.

Palate

bisquites, pepper, smoke at the very end

Finish

sugared lemon suppressed subtitle peat

says on June 9, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: Amontillado sherry

General description

Caol Ila is often overlooked in favor of Laphroaig, Lagavulin or Ardbeg, but this one is a great option if you want to get into Islay whisky

says on May 28, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Gin clear

General description

Peaty

Nose

Torf Rauch, Salz, fruchtige süße, Pfeffer

Palate

Torf, Eiche, Pfeffer, Gewürz

Finish

Eiche, Gewürz

says on May 28, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 87/100
Color: Pale gold

General description

You'll smell some smokiness and feel the sea breeze's scent. Sweet, citrus, and smoky on the taste. Great combination of smokiness and sweetness to start your Islay journey.

says on May 11, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: Amontillado sherry

General description

Klassischer Raucher mit dem für diese Destillerie typischen Geschmacksprofil aus fruchtig-süssen und rauchigen Geschmackskomponenten. Gut geeignet gür den Einstieg in rauchige Whiskys. Wem er gefällt, sollte auch den 18-jährigen probieren.

says on May 9, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 79/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

on the nose: smokey, salty and sweet.
on the pallet like the nose, smokey anf maritime.
all the way into the finish

says on May 5, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Color: Pale gold

General description

.

says on April 12, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 63/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

verry light, little smokey

says on April 11, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 78/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

A smooth, smoky Islay malt with surprising lightness.

says on April 10, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Old gold

General description

Turf whisky wel blijf je de whisky proeven en is het niet storend. Ook zit er een zoetje in

says on April 8, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: Deep gold

General description

Balansert, røyk, salt

says on April 8, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Finish strength: Very long
Color: Amber

General description

lovely dram very gentle in comparison with other islay whisky's

Nose

peated smoke fruitiness vanilla and briny

Palate

mouthfeel is quite oily which is nice the smoke,fruit,vanilla and saltines are well balanced

Finish

lovely smokey

says on April 4, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Very subtle for an Islay.

says on April 3, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 82/100
Color: Pale gold

General description

Smoke, salt, lemon. Metal, smoked meat. Decent, not as much depth as much of the other Islays.

says on March 30, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Color: Amontillado sherry

General description

👌👍

says on March 20, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Tourbé et rond, un vrai best-seller.

says on March 12, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 89/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Pale gold

General description

Easy to swallow, recommendable for peat beginners

Nose

peat
sea salt

Palate

peaty
tropical fruits
woody

Finish

gentle smokiness

says on March 8, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 80/100
Color: Amber

General description

Peaty, smoky.

says on March 5, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

Peat smoke and sweet fruit

Nose

Smoke, Peat, honey pear

Palate

Oily, Smokey, sea brine

Finish

Smokey apricot

says on March 1, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 82/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

+

says on February 28, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 78/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Very smooth, easy on the palate, generally very drinkable if you like your peatier whiskys

says on February 13, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 93/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Amontillado sherry

General description

Spectacular. Great balance of peat and fresh fruit. Definitely must have in your collection

Nose

peat. light smoke. citrus.

Palate

sweet. apple. cinnamon. nutmeg.

Finish

sweet and smoke. Christmas spice.

says on February 9, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 79/100
Color: Amontillado sherry

General description

plenty of smoke and peat

says on February 2, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

wood, fruits and obviously smoke, nice buddy

says on January 26, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 35/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

rokerig zowel smaak als reuk

says on January 25, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Deep copper

General description

goede uitgebalanceerde whisky met een heerlijke afdronk. rijk aan rokerige turf, ziltig zeewier en iodine

Nose

vol van turf, zeewier, jodium met heel in de verte wat zoete appel.

Palate

rijk aan turf, zeewier, rook en peper.

Finish

lang en warm

says on January 24, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 78/100
Color: Pale staw

General description

smoky, burning wood, fruits. very delicate chemical-medical tones of phenols. bit sea-shore.
taste is smoky, citrus fruits, wood. finish is long and nice citrus dry and some iodine.
it is nicely complex and long finish make it very pleasant but too weak at the beginning. I think tha smoky whisky should be hard and strong more on the Laphroaig side

says on January 22, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Peaty and smoky, but not too overbearing. Slightly medicinal, oily flavour. Very drinkable.

says on January 18, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Old gold

General description

it's reely nice wiskey reely nice smoke and dry pet,pear Vanilla reely good 12 yr

says on January 18, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Old gold

General description

Good smoke and peat taste, rounded with fruityness. Smells really good also

says on January 17, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 82/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Amber

General description

smoke dry peat. Good body and mouth feel.

Nose

heavy peat

Palate

flavour in the whisky and still light

Finish

short for a peated whisky.

says on January 13, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 78/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

fumo e torba al naso con sentori di agrumi.
Al palato emerge la torba e qualche sentore salmastro che terminano in un abbastanza persistente finale.

says on January 12, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Gin clear

General description

Легкий дымный виски. Послевкусие - яблоко, лимон и что-то соленое. Идеальный вариант для любителей легкого дымка ;)

says on December 31, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 83/100
Color: Jonquiripe corn

General description

Tourbe légère, fumée, pointe de sel.
Fin en bouche, facile à boire.

says on December 30, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 75/100
Color: Pale staw

General description

typical "westcoast" whisky: smokey with tones of citrus and pepper. light whisky. Taste ends nice and sweet...

says on December 28, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 82/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Jonquiripe corn

General description

initial taste is boring however the subtleties start to.play. the peatrness and sweet comes through medium finnish

Nose

citrus peat

Palate

sweet smoky

Finish

medium sweet overtone smoke

says on December 25, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Color: Pale staw

General description

like it

says on December 23, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

Viel Rauch, leichte Süße

says on December 16, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Mist have for Islay fans

says on December 11, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 74/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

Recht mild geräuchert für einen Vertreter der Insel auch in der Nase eher untypisch.

Beim ersten Nipper kommen gleich fruchtige Noten auch eine leichte Süße bevor sich eine beachtliche Pfeffer-Schärfe breit macht.
Er wirkt recht jung am Gaumen.
Der Abgang ist mittellang und wieder etwas rauchig.

says on November 21, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

not a peat whisky fan but definately enjoyed this one: elegant smoke but accompanied with great sweetness which makes it really delicious

says on November 14, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 82/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

peated islay. but not as strong peated as other islay malts. its like a cold campfire. the smoke is not so dominant

says on November 12, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Jonquiripe corn

General description

Gentle and soft for an Islay malt. Peat and smoke present but in a moderate way.

Nose

Smokey. Citric. Iodine.

Palate

Spicy. Smokey. Peaty. Malt. Herbal.

Finish

Smokey. Peaty. Old wood.

says on October 27, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Pale gold

General description

great Islay in general - a good balance between the stronger versus mild Islays.

Nose

sweet peat, smoked meat

Palate

salt, meaty, pear, bit of citrus

Finish

dry, slightly oil, fast finish

says on October 27, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Color: Jonquiripe corn

General description

My first from Caol Ila, good flavor profile. Peat but not overpowering, going to be a go to dram for a while.

says on October 14, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 91/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Jonquiripe corn

General description

I call this fine Islay a cigarette vs a cigar in its smokiness. That is when compared to heavy hitters in the peat, like Laphroaig 10 or Ardbeg 10. Smooth enough for a 12. It presents against its Islay neighbors with a lighter taste and less complex, but a truly worthy Islay. Buy if you think you’d like a light Islay.

says on October 11, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 82/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

Peaty smoke with a smooth, oily finish.

says on October 4, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 65/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

sweet, peaty

says on September 14, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 65/100
Color: Pale gold

General description

Lekker maar smaak waar je van moet houden

says on September 11, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Color: Pale gold

General description

Strong tobacco smell and taste, plenty of iodine, lingering, enjoyable aftertaste

says on September 4, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

A good choice for trying the aromas and taste of Islay single malt with wood, tobacco and smoke at the nose, smokey and slightly salty and medicinal at the palate and with a long finish of smoke and spices.

says on September 3, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: Pale staw

General description

süsser, fast sirupartiger Duft, der noch nichts von seinem erdigen und rauchigen Geschmack vermuten lässt. Und der ist ziemlich der Hammer!

says on August 31, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 94/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

I like this. Yamy

says on August 23, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

Smoke and black cherry, both carry through from nose to palate. Sweet oily flavor.

says on August 4, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 82/100
Color: Amontillado sherry

General description

Medium smoke, Sweet caramel, earthy, very oily. Easy drinking and affordable. Not very intense.

says on July 28, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 75/100
Color: Pale staw

General description

really great, especially with some drops of water

says on July 17, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Color: Pale gold

General description

Delosh. Refined, maritime, unwavering smokiness.

says on July 15, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Lighter bodied than most other Islay malts,yet retains that typical peatiness

says on July 13, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Pale staw

General description

good Islay to stsrt

Nose

fruity a bit smoky

Palate

smooth, fruity sweet a bit smoky a bit peaty interesting but not overly complex unfortunately a moment of clove I would prefer not to taste but passes

Finish

spicy sweet smoky lingering long

says on June 24, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 75/100
Color: Pale staw

General description

Good peated whisky. Easy to enjoy. Missing the complexity of other Islay whiskies

says on June 21, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 92/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Gin clear

General description

The perfect balanced caol ila!

says on May 18, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

very peaty, but it starts light and then swells. Good general scotch for those who like a little prat but not too strong

says on May 12, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 72/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

peaty

says on May 8, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

tourbé bien sur mais délicat et maritime. Un excellent daily dram

says on May 3, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Color: Russetmuscat

General description

peat smoke with a background sweetness this Whisky takes me to an oak paneled sitting room with a roaring fire and two obedient Irish Wolfhounds by my side my favourite distillery I love the 25yr but as a penny pinching alternative shes a good'en

says on May 1, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

Goto peated whisky, there's always a bottle of Caol Ila 12 open in my cabinet.

says on April 29, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 95/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

peat nose, delicious

says on April 27, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Torfig. Komplex. Nicht beißig

says on April 27, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 90/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

delicious but didn't like finish

says on April 24, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 87/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Pale gold

General description

A very approachable Islay whisky. Well balanced with smoky, salty and notes of floral and pepper. A great introduction for those not acquainted with peated whisky.

Nose

Smoky and peppery

Palate

peat smoke, salty with floral and peppery notes

Finish

Medium finish that draws out the salty elements

says on April 10, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 78/100
Color: Pale gold

General description

Always nice to find back in every bottle its golden clear colour and smoky taste. Not particularly complex for an Islay malt, but I appreciate its lemon and grass notes, refreshingly warm for a peaty malt.

says on April 2, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 65/100
Color: Deep gold

General description

Like Lagavulin, but without the "pow" you see in comic books. Pretty friendly for an Islay, would recommend to beginners.

says on March 28, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Old gold

General description

Fruchtig-frischer Malt mit tollem Raucharoma

Nose

Zuerst frisch mit Zitrusfrüchten, dann toller aromatischer Rauch.

Palate

Süß und weich, dann rauchig und würzig. Ölig auf der Zunge.

Finish

Langer, rauchig maritimer Abgang

says on March 27, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 82/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

lagavullin 8y lim edition complexer . Nice whisky for the price

says on March 19, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 70/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Guter Standart Whisky um einen angenehmen Preis. Für Peatheads ein Muss!

says on March 6, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Jonquiripe corn

General description

Smokey but not overwhelmingly so

says on February 18, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

reakky smooth with nice smoke. Have to have all the time in home

says on February 17, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 79/100
Color: Amber

General description

nice balance, interesting smoky flavours.

says on February 11, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 94/100
Color: Pale staw

General description

Smooth, smoky and sweet Scotch whisky. A really pleasant one to drink. Certainly try it, if you get a chance!

says on February 11, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 82/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Jonquiripe corn

General description

lightly smoked

Nose

peat smoke subtle. citric when watered. some phenol after a while in glass

Palate

smoke species

says on February 2, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 51/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

sehr torfing

says on January 26, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 96/100
Color: Amber

General description

initial burst of peat and smoke on the nose, but then develops into sweet and spicy undertones. very oily on the palate, coats the whole mouth. then the spice comes in, pepper and chilli!! ends in a waft of smoke and peat. slight medicinal taste but very pleasant! nice long spicy and smoky finish! beautiful whisky!!!

says on January 23, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

Lots of peat and smoke. Good stuff.

says on January 2, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Color: Old gold

General description

Smoke, peat, sea spray. Hints of orange zest in the background. Long finish if only slightly unidirectional.

says on December 27, 2017
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 70/100
Color: Pale staw

General description

Strong medicinal taste.

says on December 8, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Color: Old gold

General description

real solid choice for someone thinking about diving into the peat world

says on December 1, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Pale staw

General description

A very straightforward dram. Smoky and salty and not in an overwhelming manner.
Very good. Great value for your money.

Nose

Smoky with a bit of sea.

Palate

Salty, oily, peat, a little herby.

Finish

Salty. Doesn't make a long impact.

says on November 26, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 75/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

first whykeys, so not much to reference

Nose

lite smoked

says on November 19, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

smoke and peat, hint of grass

says on November 14, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

On the nose lovely soft salty peat with hints of leather, young wood and wet soil.
Alcohol is very subtle present in the background.
On the mouth a soft and subtle taste of ripe fruits, but also smoke and peat are there.
In the medium finish the salty peat kicks in again.
A lovely Islay, although the taste comes closer to Talisker then most of the Islay ones.
A nice soft peat whisky.

80 points.

says on November 2, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

peat, smoke, a bit salty and very well balanced with a nice long finish.
Not as extreme as its Islay brothers Laproaig or Ardbeg but definitely a keeper.

says on October 24, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Color: Pale gold

General description

Great peaty island whisky, great name!

says on October 15, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 75/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

An excellent Islay. Reminds me of a more mild Lagavulin, and I believe to be a great intro scotch for someone who isn't a fan of smokey flavors. Great find

says on August 24, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

like a slightly milder, smoother and maybe even more pleasant, laphroaig 10.
nose: meaty and rich
palatte: slightly salty, deep and rich, medium oily
finish: medium
overall, very similar to laphroaig, but a smoother finish that opens up some of the other flavours.

says on July 11, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 60/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Rokerig, beetje zout

says on July 8, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 93/100
Color: Amber

General description

I like drinking this as much as saying the name correctly. Full flavors that never disappoint.

says on June 2, 2017
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 70/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

_

says on May 6, 2017
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 88/100
Color: Deep gold

General description

Nice flavour! very smokey taste, it gives a kick after drinking.

says on May 5, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Sehr aromatischer Islay Whisky. Anfängliche süße weicht leichter schärfe und torfigem Abgang.
Gefällt mir sehr gut, sollte in meine eigene Sammlung.

says on April 30, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Pale staw

General description

Smooth, spicy and rich islay.

Nose

Swirl of smoke and honey slowly covered by sea salt

Palate

Smooth, rich and smoky entry -hints of vanilla and honey- closely followed by a growing spiced heat -cinnamon and pepper- that lingers while peated smoke prepares for the finish.

Finish

Peat finally expresses it's full potential then leaves the sweet and spices linger a little longer.

Oily texture will stick to the mouth.

says on April 26, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

good, peaty, smokey. Not as deep or smoky as Lagavulin but smoother than Laphroaig

says on April 12, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 87/100
Color: Pale gold

General description

A smoky, sweet whisky, more reminiscent of a Speysider than an Islay. Very good, except for a slightly oily mouth feel.

says on March 25, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Color: Jonquiripe corn

General description

my favorite smoke whisky.
if you like bowmore you like this.

says on March 11, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

Lekker stevig en rokerig. Toch is deze whisky ook erg zacht en voelt als fluweel in je mond. Heerlijk!

says on February 23, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Color: Pale gold

General description

Behind Lagavulin 16 my second favorite Islay

says on February 23, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: Pale gold

General description

Un classique d'Islay.

says on February 21, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Excelente.

says on February 19, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 77/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

krachtig en rokerig

says on February 18, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 78/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

crossover from talisker to laphroaig. Smokey, islay.

says on February 4, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

very nice islay, peaty, well balanced

says on February 1, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 94/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

One of the best out of the hart oder Islay

says on January 13, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Pale staw

General description

pleasant and well balanced.

Nose

pear, light peat, tropical fruit, banana

Palate

medium body, wood, iodium, peat

Finish

flavored tobacco, mint, peat, chimney

says on December 19, 2016
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

My favoriete

says on November 29, 2016
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 87/100
Color: Pale gold

General description

This is a gateway Scotch to Islay whisky...light peat and smoke compared to others.

says on November 13, 2016
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 79/100
Color: Pale staw

General description

Quite nice

says on October 23, 2016
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 100/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Очень... острый.

says on August 7, 2016
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Old gold

General description

soft & mild

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Flavour profile

  • Smoke
  • Peat
  • Sweet
  • Oily
  • Salt
  • Smoky
  • Good
  • Spice
  • Malt
  • Pepper
  • Delicate
  • Light
  • Fruit
  • Amazing
  • Strong
  • Lemon
  • Lovely
  • Balanced
  • Sea
  • Medium length
  • Pale gold
  • Grass
  • Fresh
  • Apple
  • Wood
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