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Caol Ila Unpeated 14 Year (2012 Special Release)
Caol Ila

Caol Ila Unpeated 14 Year (2012 Special Release)

3.56 Decent

13 reviews13 ratings

89 critic score Above average for whiskey

Whiskey Scotch Islay 14 Year 59.3% ABV

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About this bottle

This offering from Caol Ila is an unpeated, cask-strength whisky, a departure from the distillery's typically peated releases. It is part of Diageo's 2012 Special Release collection. Aged in European ex-sherry casks, it is bottled at 118.6 proof.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Fruity 70
Sweet 55
Floral 50
Rich 45
Oily 40
Spicy 40
Herbal 25

Reviews

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Armand Layman 4.8

Smoky, with hints of vanilla and toffee.

Nanette Hudson 4.0

Flavorful and rich with fruit. The peat has good balance.

Sharlene Stout

Rodgers from MWC.

Arleen Mead 1.0

Meh.

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