{"product_id":"caol-ila-islay-single-malt-whisky-12-y-o-0-7l","title":"Caol Ila Islay Single Malt Whisky 12 Y.O. 0.7L","description":"\u003ch3\u003eChe tipo di distillato è\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaol Ila Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a \u003cstrong\u003elightly peated Scotch whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e from the island of Islay. Defined by its maritime character, it reveals iodised and salty notes beautifully integrated with gentle smoke. The fresh nose offers citrus, \u003cstrong\u003ealmond oil\u003c\/strong\u003e, floral nuances, and dark chocolate, which lead into a subtle cloud of smoke. This Single Malt is smooth with a light-to-medium body, where an initial sweetness transitions into delicate peat. The experience concludes with a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent smoky finish\u003c\/strong\u003e and slight acidity; a drop of water can further enhance its underlying sweet notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDa dove proviene\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Islay Single Malt comes from the Inner Hebrides, a region celebrated for its peated spirits. Caol Ila is located near Port Askaig, overlooking the strait between Islay and Jura, which gives the brand its Gaelic name. The coastal environment shapes the spirit, imparting a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003esea-spray salinity\u003c\/strong\u003e and a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003eiodine character\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pure water is drawn from the spring-fed sources of Loch nam Ban, filtering through limestone for balance. Founded in 1846, the distillery now showcases its clear \u003cstrong\u003eisland provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e through these refined Single Malt expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCome viene prodotto\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction uses malted barley from the Port Ellen area. An \u003cstrong\u003eextended fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e softens the phenolic impact, establishing an elegant profile while maintaining a peaty core. Distillation in slender stills keeps the spirit significantly lighter and more fluid than heavier island styles. Patient maturation in \u003cstrong\u003eoak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e rounds the texture, integrating citrus freshness with measured smoke. Serving this versatile Single Malt at 14°C makes it an excellent companion for refined appetisers or \u003cstrong\u003eelegant desserts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1846 near Port Askaig, the Caol Ila Distillery crafts an exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eIslay single malt\u003c\/strong\u003e using pristine \u003cstrong\u003eLoch nam Ban spring water\u003c\/strong\u003e and specially selected malted barley from Port Ellen. Named after the Gaelic for the ‘Sound of Islay’—the strait separating the island from Jura—this coastal distillery spent decades providing its characteristically iodised spirit to world-renowned blends. Since the official launch of its refined \u003cstrong\u003e12-year-old expression\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2002, this whisky has offered connoisseurs a delicately peated experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caol Ila","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503437181099,"sku":"12207","price":72.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/caol-ila-islay-single-malt-whisky-12-yo_12207_1.jpg?v=1773666594","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-fi\/products\/caol-ila-islay-single-malt-whisky-12-y-o-0-7l","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}