Caol Ila 12 year old

Nose: Malty sweetness, peat, oil and smoked meat. Some lemon pudding notes come later, as the whisky evolves and improves.
Taste: Malty sweetness, green barley, some creosote and treacle toffee.
Overall: All our staff loved it...a real beauty for fans of smoky whiskies.

Appearance: Pale straw.
Nose: Subdued, citric fruitiness; a whiff of bath oil and dentist's mouthwash. A fresh and appetising nose, with little or no trace of smoke. A little water raises almond oil and old-fashioned oilskins; still a fresh fruitiness (lychees?), a trace of olive oil, and after a while pot pourri or scented hand-soap.
Body: Firm, smooth, light to medium.
Palate: Drinks well at natural strength; sweet start; pleasant, light fragrant smokiness and a lengthy finish. Smooth, pleasant mouth-feel; with water light acidity, some salt and still the sweeter notes. A complex balance of primary tastes.
Finish: Sweet smokiness in the lingering, slightly sour finish.