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Caol Ila 12 year old, 43%
Price: ● Issue: Spring 2020 ● Reviewer: Gavin Smith ● Category: Single Malt Scotch
On the nose, fresh fish wrapped in bacon with a squeeze of lemon, cooked at a beach barbecue. Floral and allspice notes emerge. The palate is lightly oily, medium-peated, meaty, and softly spiced, with pineapple and melon. The finish dries, with more fruit and peppery peat. Balanced and inviting.
