Caol Ila 12 (43% ABV)
Color: Light gold.
Nose: Light smoke, sea salt, heather honey, floral, lemon peel. Saltwater taffy.
Mouthfeel: Medium.
Palate: Sweet and dry. Mild smoke, chocolate, toffee, salt, maple syrup, nutmeg. Darker sweetness than the nose.
Finish: Medium-long. Grass, wood, iodine, metallic, salty. Seaside vegetation. Coffee and sugar after a while – interesting.
Overall: Decent. I would recommend this as an entry-level Islay to beginning aficionados.
85/100