This 12 year old is the entry level bottling from the Caol Ila distillery, launched in June of 2002 this expression is light and fresh with that distinctive Caol Ila smoke.
ABV: 43%
The phenol impact is calmed right down thanks to the lengthy aging of Caol Ila 18 Year Old, yet with a peaty finish and oaky smooth taste, it is very much adored. A leafy and sweet palate with the grassy and herbal aromas makes for a perfect combination.
Originally released for the travel retail market, Laphroaig PX cask is aged initially in American oak and then in quarter casks before a final finishing period in ex-Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. A rich, sweeter and full-bodied expression of this Islay favo