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Islay 12 Year Old - 2012 | North Star Spirits CS026 (Caol Ila)

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A single cask Caol Ila distilled in 2012 and matured for 12 years and bottled from a red wine hogshead by North Star Spirits as part of Cask Series 026. This cask strength Islay malt offers a distinctive take on the distillery’s maritime peat character, with the red wine cask adding a subtle layer of complexity along with wonderful fruity flavours. A limited independent release offering superb value for its age and style. Cask strength, natural colour & non-chillfiltered.


Distillery

Caol Ila

Age

12

Vintage

2012

Region

Islay

ABV (Strength)

53

Cask Type

Red Wine Hogshead

Bottle Size

70cl

Cask Strength

Yes

No. of Bottles

324

Series

North Star Cask Series 026

Style

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bottler

North Star Spirits

Barcode

5060566441865

Tasting Notes

Awards


Nose

Sweet peat, raspberry ripple covered in smoke.

Palate

Jam-packed with red fruits fallen into a peat bog.

Finish

Simply wonderful.