
Product Description
Wood smoke and robust peat meld beautifully with sweet lemons, zesty limes and fresh sea air in this elemental Caol Ila, joined by charred orange and dark chocolate. Matured in a single hogshead and limited to 283 bottles.
Style
Style
- Body4
- Richness2
- Smoke4
- Sweetness3
Character
Character
Smoke Lime Dark Chocolate Grass Brine Rose
Product Facts
Product Facts
Bottler
The Whisky Exchange
Age
Vintage
No of Bottles
283
Country
Scotland
Region
Islay
Cask Type
Hogshead
Cask Number
313261
Caol Ila 2008 12 Year Old The Whisky Exchange
70cl / 58.5%
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Eco-friendly packaging
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We deliver to countries all over the world! You can also select express delivery, or pick a specific delivery date, at checkout.
Packed with care
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Returns
30-Day returns policy
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Disclaimer
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Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Billy Abbott, The Whisky Exchange
Nose
Incense, candied lemon and biscuity grain are joined by soft liquorice-root sweetness and earthy peat smoke. Notes of sea-spray, gravel and dark chocolate build, with toffee apples and lime following.
Palate
Incense, candied lemon and biscuity grain are joined by soft liquorice-root sweetness and earthy peat smoke. Notes of sea-spray, gravel and dark chocolate build, with toffee apples and lime following.
Finish
A touch of floral sweetness lingers, as burning rose bushes, liquorice and chocolate fade.
Comment
A classic, coastal Caol Ila, packed with citrus, minerality, sea-spray and tarry smoke.
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