Caol Ila 12 Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Caol Ila 12 Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch WhiskyPronounced cull eela, this blenders darling (and the largest capacity distillery on tiny Islay) only became available as an official distillery bottled single malt in a regular lineup in 2002, although it was founded in 1846. Caol Ila was actually demolished and rebuilt by owner DCL (now known as Diageo) in 1974. Its success as a blending component and its less in your face style has won it a reputation as a milder peated Islay malt, although the ppm

with 6 months in stainless steel tanks

pan-seared salmon

ripe black fruit and spice aromas

All in all

The second full release (8800 bottles) from Ichiro Akuto's Chichibu distillery is The Floor Malted

The mashbill is notably softer than many high-rye bourbons

with applejack you catch soft tones of apple

Known for its robust character and complex flavor profile

following tradition

The fruit is pure and quite enjoyable on the finish which is long and dry

Whisky Advocate magazine rating: 95

The Vigneti Las Salvanella is a truly soft and a wonderful Italian wine