Caol Ila 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky vs Tomatin Cask Strength Edition Single Malt Whisky 57.5%
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £54.99 | £54.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Caol Ila Distillery | Tomatin |
| Type | Single Malt Whisky | Single Malt Whisky |
| Size | 700ml | 700ml |
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Caol Ila 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Caol Ila 12 Year Old is the ultimate Islay single malt whisky and the perfect entry point into the world of peaty malts. Fresh, sweetly fruity, and smooth-bodied with a delicate balance of tastes, this pale straw-coloured whisky is considered by experts to be a reference for connoisseurs of Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky the world over. Aged for 12 years, it offers a complex yet approachable character that showcases the best of Islay's distinctive style. Why You'll Love It This is Islay whisky at its most accessible and refined. Caol Ila 12 Year Old strikes a perfect balance between fresh, citric fruitiness and gentle peat smoke, making it ideal for both newcomers to peated whisky and seasoned enthusiasts. The distillery, nestled in a hidden cove near Port Askaig on the shores of the Sound of Islay, has been crafting exceptional whisky since 1846. This expression has won numerous awards including Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, cementing its status as a benchmark Islay malt. Distillery & Production Produced at Caol Ila Distillery on Islay, founded in 1846 and situated on the shores of the Sound of Islay. The distillery uses clean water from Loch Nam Ban and traditional copper pot stills. The whisky is aged for 12 years in oak casks, creating a smooth, complex spirit with the distinctive Islay maritime character and gentle peat smoke. Tasting Notes Pale straw colour. The nose is subdued with citric fruitiness, a whiff of bath oil and dentist's mouthwash, fresh and appetising with little trace of smoke. With water, almond oil, old fashioned oilskins, fresh fruitiness, and a trace of olive oil emerge. The palate drinks well at natural strength with a sweet start, pleasant light fragrant smokiness, and a lengthy finish. Smooth, pleasant mouth-feel with light acidity, some salt, and sweeter notes. The finish offers sweet smokiness in the lingering, slightly sour finish. Perfect Serve Best enjoyed neat in a rocks glass, adding ice or a splash
Tomatin Cask Strength Edition Single Malt Whisky 57.5%
Tomatin Cask Strength Edition is a bold, uncompromising, and richly rewarding Highland single malt from one of Scotland's most historic distilleries, nestled in the Monadhliath Mountains south of Inverness. Matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at natural cask strength of 57.5% ABV without chill filtration, it delivers the full, undiluted character of Tomatin's spirit with intensified flavour, body, and depth. For those who want their Highland whisky at its most powerful and expressive. Why You'll Love It Cask strength whisky is the purest expression of a distillery's character, and Tomatin's version is a genuine revelation. The combination of ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks produces a profile of extraordinary richness and complexity, with dark chocolate, raisins, sweet malt, and warming spice all present in a whisky that is powerful yet remarkably well balanced. Non-chill filtered and bottled at natural colour, every nuance of the cask maturation is preserved exactly as intended. If you love a big, full-bodied Highland malt with real intensity, this is essential. Distillery & Maturation Tomatin Distillery was founded in 1897 in the village of Tomatin in the Scottish Highlands, sitting at over 1,000 feet above sea level in the Monadhliath Mountains. The Cask Strength Edition is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks, each contributing a distinct layer of character to the final whisky. Bottled at natural cask strength of 57.5% ABV without chill filtration, preserving the full richness and complexity of the maturation. Tasting Notes The nose opens with dried fruit, toasted oak, and vanilla, followed by hints of spice and citrus peel. On the palate, it is powerful yet balanced, revealing flavours of dark chocolate, raisins, and sweet malt, with a warming spice that builds gradually. The finish is long and intense, with lingering notes of sherry richness, oak, and a touch of nutmeg. Best enjoyed nea
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