{"product_id":"caol-ila-12-years","title":"Caol Ila 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFounded in 1846 by Hector Henderson near Port Askaig on Islay, Caol Ila—Gaelic for “Sound of Islay”—has been part of Diageo’s portfolio since 1987. After temporary closures during wartime, the distillery resumed and expanded in the late 20th century. Today it’s recognized as one of Islay’s nine active distilleries and plays a key role in both its own single malt and in blends like Johnnie Walker Black Label\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster Distiller and Production Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhile specific names aren’t public, the current team adheres to a tradition of crafting a well-balanced, peat-driven malt. Fermentation is long and gentle in wooden washbacks, with controlled distillation in steam-heated copper stills. The aim is consistency and clarity of the Islay character—smoke, brine, and floral nuances remain central .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource of Ingredients (Grain, Water, Yeast)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCaol Ila sources malted barley from Port Ellen Maltings, dried with moderate peat to deliver balanced smoke. Water is drawn from Loch nam Ban, and fermentation uses indigenous or proprietary yeast strains in traditional washbacks\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUsing three wash stills (~19,000 L) and three spirit stills (~12,000 L), all steam-heated, Caol Ila employs a two-distillation method. A relatively fast distillation preserves the malt’s vibrant peaty character while maintaining body and oily richness\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaturation \u0026amp; Cask Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMatured for 12 years primarily in ex-bourbon American oak casks, with some influence from refill barrels. Stored in Islay’s cool, maritime climate, the whisky slowly integrates smoke, vanilla, and salinity. Bottled at 43% ABV with chill-filtration and caramel coloring\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNose: Sea breeze, light peat, herbal smoke, citrus zest, and honeyed malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePalate: Dry and smoky entry, layered with brine, green apple, pepper, and a hint of licorice, finishing medium-long with ash, salt, and coastal spice\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eComplements smoked seafood (salmon, oysters), grilled shellfish, aged cheddar, and charcuterie. Its smoky, saline layers also work with hearty stews and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Suggestions and Ideal Glassware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBest served neat or with a few drops of water in a tulip-shaped Glencairn glass at around 15–18 °C. Avoid over-chilling to preserve nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAs a matured, bottled whisky, Caol Ila 12 does not age further in-bottle. Store upright in a cool, dark place (~12–16 °C); flavor remains stable for decades if sealed and protected from light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrain Type \u0026amp; Mash Bill (if applicable)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSingle malt — made entirely from malted barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e43% ABV .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MHD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922282037462,"sku":null,"price":530.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/CaolIla12.png?v=1773668275","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/caol-ila-12-years","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}