12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky | 43% vol | 70cl | Scotch Whisky | Peaty Whisky from Islay | Distinct Smokiness | Fresh | Sweetly Fruity & Smooth-Bodied

I tried this after it was recommended. I usually like Speyside and Highland whiskies, although I have tried Laphroaig and Lagavullin before. It has a lasting smokiness that is really quite pleasant, but it is a balanced flavour and very smooth. I am glad I tried it.

My current favourite Single Malt. Not as flashy or well known as some of it local island brethren, but has a complex and balanced layering of flavours with the smokiness. It's not the absolute height of some of the other smoke monsters, but there is still plenty of it inside a smooth drinkable whisky. You'll rarely find it for less than £50, so it's not for everyday, but worth trying if you can get your hands on a deal (best I've seen on here is £39) or hinting as a lovely birthday/Christmas present.

An excellent whisky. Lots of flavour and just rolls around the tongue. Really enjoyed sipping/glugging this one

A delicious islay whisky, nicely smoky, and st a really good price. Would highly recommend.

Good whisky! It's got smokiness and it's very well balanced, that said there isn't a lot going on in this single malt. It is very smooth then it is only 43%. Would recommend it for entry level. And I did enjoy it but also had better for similar price point.

I am reasonably new on my whisky journey and I am loving trying different whisky's across the board. I kept hearing very good things about this and never got around to grabbing a bottle, i however had it in my watched basket on amazon with a view of buying at some point. Then last week i had a notification in my basket that it had dropped to £36 a bottle and I immediately ordered a bottle. I have to say I am shocked just how good this is, I like peated whisky mainly and this is nothing of the sort, it is smooth, delicious and the taste lingers in your mouth long after a sip. This will now be one of my go to casual drinking bottles i can not fault it all. There isn't much i have tried that betters it at this price point. I hope this review was helpful Cheers Shaun

I gifted the Caol Ila 12 Year Old whisky, and it was an absolute hit! The recipient was thrilled, and after tasting it myself, I can see why. This whisky has a distinct smokiness that’s characteristic of Islay, balanced perfectly with fresh and sweet fruity notes. It’s smooth-bodied and makes for a fantastic sipping experience. The combination of flavors is well-rounded and truly enjoyable. Whether you’re a seasoned whisky drinker or just starting to explore the world of single malts, this one is a must-try. I can’t recommend it enough!

Middle-aged, whisky fan here. Have to admit my preference is more on the Islay side (not exclusively so). This stuff is just liquid gold. Perfectly balanced (yes, really), smooth and just, well, brilliant. Buy it, savour it, enjoy it. Trouble is I'm prone to a healthy double and the bottle is going down faster than I'd like at this price but worth every penny :-)

Muy buen whisky. Para mi mejor que lagavulin 8.

Der Caol Ila 12 Jahre ist für mich einer der besten Einstiegswhiskys in die Welt der rauchigen Islay-Malts. Er bietet eine perfekte Balance zwischen maritimen Noten, feinem Torfrauch und einer angenehmen Süße. Tasting Notes: • Nase: Frisch, mit Zitrusfrüchten, leicht medizinischem Rauch und einem Hauch von Meersalz. • Gaumen: Cremig und weich, mit süßen Anklängen von Vanille und Birne, gefolgt von einer eleganten Rauchigkeit. • Abgang: Mittellang, mit Noten von Eiche, Salz und einem sanften, rauchigen Nachhall. Was mir besonders gefällt: • Der Rauch ist präsent, aber nicht überwältigend – ideal für Einsteiger. • Die Komplexität ist beeindruckend für einen 12-jährigen Whisky. • Er eignet sich sowohl zum pur genießen als auch als Begleiter zu herzhaften Speisen. Preis-Leistung: Für rund 36–45 € (je nach Anbieter) bekommt man hier einen hochwertigen Single Malt mit Charakter. Besonders empfehlenswert ist das Geschenkset mit Gläsern – perfekt für Whisky-Liebhaber oder als stilvolles Präsent. Fazit: Ein rundum gelungener Islay-Whisky, der sowohl Kenner als auch Neulinge begeistert. Ich würde ihn jederzeit wieder kaufen!

Vraiment excellent, de delicieuses notes tourbé et iodé, il a un très bon retour (manger quelques bretzels Ancel et le retour fumé revient en bouche), j'ai adoré ce whisky pour m'initier aux whisky tourbé ! Je vous le recommande les yeux fermés !

"Caol Ila 12 è un whisky single malt scozzese prodotto dalla distilleria Caol Ila sull'isola di Islay. È un whisky torbato, con un intenso aroma di fumo, torba e spezie. Il gusto è ricco e complesso, con note di fumo, frutta, spezie e legno. È un whisky perfetto per essere degustato liscio, ma può essere anche utilizzato in cocktail. Sono un grande fan del Caol Ila 12 e lo consiglio vivamente a tutti gli appassionati di whisky. È un whisky unico e caratteristico, che offre un'esperienza di degustazione davvero appagante." Ecco alcuni dei motivi per cui amo Caol Ila 12: È un whisky torbato, con un intenso aroma di fumo, torba e spezie. Il gusto è ricco e complesso, con note di fumo, frutta, spezie e legno. È un whisky perfetto per essere degustato liscio, ma può essere anche utilizzato in cocktail. È un whisky di alta qualità, prodotto in una distilleria storica. Se stai cercando un whisky torbato, complesso e ricco di carattere, ti consiglio vivamente Caol Ila 12. Non rimarrai deluso.

Great peated whisky ! Clear and distinctive taste.