The Wee Dram / 12 Years Old

The Wee Dram

12 Years Old

ABV 40%
REVIEWED Issue 51

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Specifications

Brand: Caol Ila, The Wee Dram
Expression: 12 Years Old
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 12 years old
ABV: 40%
Country/Region: Scotland / Islay
Bottling type: Independent Bottling

Awards

Editor's Choice
Issue 51

Tasting notes

Taster Michael Jackson

Nose: Elegant smoke masks a youthful, cleansing acidity, and belies a fresh sweetness.
Palate: Light and crisp. Above a cereal base, lemony smoke cleans without compromise.
Finish: Simple and refreshing - yet nothing is missing. Confident.
Comment: I like this young man: he's showered and shaved, suited and booted, and off for a night on the town.

8.8

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Smoky and intense. Good delivery of sweet peat smoke. Balanced, subtle and rounded. A fleshy smoked fish, olive oil, vegetal. Good breadth of flavour. Intriguing. Hint of coconut.
Palate: Very smoky start, then medicinal notes, then macaroon with a floral sweetness underpinning it. Lightly oily texture.
Finish: Long, smoky, peppered mackerel.
Comment: More expressive than the other peated one. Very good.

8.0

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Caol Ila Distillery, Port Askaig, Isle of Islay , Islay, Scotland

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