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

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Starts with a non-distinct warm sweetness, then moves to room temperature white wine, followed by kafir lime leaves and a hint of peat. Then a sharp note of campfire smoke that fades off quickly and is replaced by a orange pith flavored medicinal burn. Caol Ila worked really well for presenting a very clear and untouched peat note, especially when freshly poured, and it keeps it's place decently in all stages. Hints of brine (yes yes I know that Caol Ila isn't actually aged near the sea, but that's still what I pick up!

After reading this, I put the 2 ( Talisker 10, Caol Ila 12) together, but it didn't turn out well for me.

Tree bark, peat and vanilla fudge aromas are first to escape and on tasting a burst of smokiness, sea salt and sweet aniseed vanilla hit the palate.

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