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Rank: 66.2 pctl
Value: $1.09 / pctl
Islay • $72.00 • 48.0% ABV
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Rank: 51.3 pctl
Value: $1.81 / pctl
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Caol Ila 12 Year Old
The ultimate Islay malt, Caol Ila is considered by experts to be the perfect entry point into the world of peaty malt whiskies and a reference for connoisseurs of Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky the world over. Fresh, sweetly fruity and smooth-bodied, Caol Ila 12 year old is the colour of pale straw, with a delicate balance of tastes.
100% Malted Barley
Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 90.00 pts
Connosr: 86.00 pts
Whiskybase: 83.50 pts
Total Wine: 84.00 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 90.00 pts
Flaviar: 84.00 pts
The Whiskey Jug: 88.00 pts
Part of the Diageo family of brands.
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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, a trace of olive oil, and after a while potpourri or scented hand-soap.
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.
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Rank: 66.2 pctl
Value: $1.09 / pctl
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Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Laphroaig Quarter Cask is a no-age-statement (NAS) Islay single malt Scotch whisky matured in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in smaller "quarter casks". Bottled at 48% ABV without chill filtration, it offers an intense, smoky, and maritime flavor profile-characterized by heavy peat, medicinal notes, and a surprising sweetness-amplified by increased wood contact
100% Malted Barley
Pro Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 91.00 pts
Whiskybase: 84.50 pts
Total Wine: 96.00 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 88.00 pts
Flaviar: 84.00 pts
The Whiskey Jug: 88.00 pts
Drink Hacker: 87.00 pts
Part of the Beam Suntory family of brands.
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Nose: An intense blast of medicinal peat smoke, smouldering charcoal, and brine immediately softens into sweet notes of caramel, creamy vanilla, and banana
Palate: A rich, oily, and creamy arrival that balances powerful tarry smoke and phenolic peat with sharp wood spice, ginger, and caramelized citrus sweetness
Finish: Extremely long and drying, this finish leaves a lasting, warming echo of smoky oak, iodine, and tobacco ash.
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