Beschreibung
Produced on one of the wildest islands of the Hebrides, the Caol Ila 12 Year Old Whiskyis a high-quality is a high-quality peaty Single Maltcharacterized by strong characterized by strong salty notesdue to its high iodine content. In Gaelic, Caol Ila is pronounced „cuul-eela“ and is the name of the strait that divides the due to its high iodine content. In Gaelic, Caol Ila is pronounced „cuul-eela“ and is the name of the strait that divides the island of Islayfrom that of Jura, unspoiled lands in western Scotland. Islay is the undisputed queen of Single Malt and is home to several distilleries. The Caol Ila distillery is located in a picturesque inlet into which flows a stream that collects spring water from the from that of Jura, unspoiled lands in western Scotland. Islay is the undisputed queen of Single Malt and is home to several distilleries. The Caol Ila distillery is located in a picturesque inlet into which flows a stream that collects spring water from the limestone rocksof Loch nam Ban. Founded in 1846 and passed through several owners, the distillery is today run by the Stitchell family, who still use of Loch nam Ban. Founded in 1846 and passed through several owners, the distillery is today run by the Stitchell family, who still use malted barleyin nearby Port Ellen. The in nearby Port Ellen. The Single Malt 12 y.o.was only released in 2002, while previously the spirit was used in famous blends such as Johnny Walker. Compared to other bottles from the Caol Ila distillery, the was only released in 2002, while previously the spirit was used in famous blends such as Johnny Walker. Compared to other bottles from the Caol Ila distillery, the classic 12 year oldis easier to drink and is also more readily available. A smoky but not overly so is easier to drink and is also more readily available. A smoky but not overly so Scotch whisky, the , the Caol Ila 12 year oldaged in oak casks has a measured peaty charge and a less spicy structure than the other spirits produced on the island of Islay, Lagavullin and Laphroaig above all. The malted barley is the same as that used to produce Lagavullin, but the slender pace of the Caol Ila stills and the aged in oak casks has a measured peaty charge and a less spicy structure than the other spirits produced on the island of Islay, Lagavullin and Laphroaig above all. The malted barley is the same as that used to produce Lagavullin, but the slender pace of the Caol Ila stills and the prolonged fermentationcause the loss of the distinctly phenolic note and give rise to a cause the loss of the distinctly phenolic note and give rise to a delicate peaty..
