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Caol Ila 12 Year Old Islay Single Malt Whisky, 43% vol, 70cl1 / 5
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Caol Ila 12 Year Old Islay Single Malt Whisky, 43% vol, 70cl

Whisky: Caol Ila 12 Year Old is an Islay single malt described as smoky yet relatively light, with sweet fruit and notes of toffee, vanilla and pear. Its 12-year age statement, 43% strength and 70cl size make it a clearly specified bottle for drinkers exploring peated Scotch.

At a glance

  • The listing describes a medium-weight, smoky whisky that is lighter than many Islay whiskies.
  • Tasting notes name toffee, vanilla and pear alongside smoke and ash.
  • The distillery says its water supply comes mainly from Loch Nam Ban.
  • Suggested serves include neat, over ice or with a splash of water.
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£37.99Save 31%

Reference price: £54.75

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Its described balance of smoke and sweet, fruity flavours may suit buyers seeking peat without the heaviest Islay style.
  • The 12-year age statement, 43% strength and 70cl bottle size are clearly stated.
  • The listing gives several serving options, including neat, on ice and with water.

Technical specifications

10 specifications
Product details
BrandCAOL ILA
StyleSingle Malt Whisky
Age statement12 Year Old
RegionIslay
Spirit categoryScotch Whisky
Alcohol strength43% vol
Bottle size70cl
Tasting and serving
Listed flavour profilePeaty Whisky from Islay | Distinct Smokiness | Fresh | Sweetly Fruity & Smooth-Bodied
Additional tasting notesLight and fresh with toffee, vanilla and pear balances perfectly with the smoke and ashy touches
Suggested servingbest served on the rocks, neat or with a splash of water

What to know before buying

  • The listing calls the whisky both medium weight and on the lighter side of Islay styles. Treat these as descriptions of relative character, not measured specifications.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • Whisky drinkers seeking a smoky Islay single malt with a comparatively light, sweet-fruited profile.
  • Those exploring peated whisky who want the listing's suggested starting point rather than an intensely described style.
  • Buyers looking for a bottle with a stated 12-year age and 70cl size, including as a gift.

Less suited to

  • Those seeking an unpeated whisky or a bottle explicitly described as intensely peated.
  • Buyers who need independently verified tasting or production claims. The supplied details are listing descriptions.
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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 6,157 ratings
  • 5 stars87%87%
  • 4 stars10%10%
  • 3 stars2%2%
  • 2 stars0%0%
  • 1 star1%1%

Customer feedback is strongly positive overall, with customers describing a mellow yet peaty character, smoky aroma and enjoyable sipping, and mentioning gifting and value. That reported balance may appeal to buyers considering the listing's relatively light Islay style, but customer impressions are not a guarantee of individual taste. The aggregate ratings are favourable, though they do not establish why each person rated the whisky as they did.

Positive themes

  • Customers describe the flavour as smoky, peaty and surprisingly mellow.
  • Customer feedback also mentions smoothness, appearance, sipping enjoyment, gifting and value.

Frequently asked questions

What is Caol Ila 12 Year Old like?

The listing describes a smoky, medium-weight whisky with a lighter profile than many Islay whiskies. Its notes include toffee, vanilla and pear, with smoke and ash.

How should it be served?

The listing suggests serving it neat, on the rocks or with a splash of water. It also mentions mixers or cocktails.

What are the bottle's stated age and size?

It is listed as 12 Year Old and 70cl, at 43% vol.

Is this a heavily peated whisky?

It is described as peaty and smoky, but also as lighter than many Islay whiskies. Buyers seeking a particularly intense peat profile may prefer a bottle described in stronger terms.

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