{"title":"Caol Ila","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop Caol Ila online in NZ, including Caol Ila 12 Year Old, Distillers Edition, 15 Year Old, 18 Year Old Unpeated, 25 Year Old, Unpeated Special Releases, and independent bottlings from Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail, Signatory, Cadenhead and Adelphi. Delivered across New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaol Ila was founded in 1846 near Port Askaig on the north-east coast of Islay, overlooking the Sound of Islay. It is the largest distillery on Islay and is known for a fresh, elegant and smoky style that is also a key malt in Johnnie Walker blends.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"caol-ila-12yo-700ml","title":"Caol Ila 12YO Islay Single Malt 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaol Ila 12 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaol Ila (Gaelic for \"the Sound of Islay\") sits hidden in a quiet cove near Port Askaig — one of the wildest and most picturesque spots on the island. 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Reduced, there’s more of a soft flow, though there’s still a touch of green olive minerality. A steal at this price. 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This excellent Caol Ila whisky has been firstly matured in Refill American and European Oak casks. With the second maturation finished in Moscatel-seasoned, re- charred American Oak with heavily recharred new AO ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis golden edition of Caol Ila is brilliant, crisp and refined. The deep, sweet and smoky flavour profile reflects the intense, saturated colours of late afternoon sunshine after a storm has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance: \u003c\/strong\u003ePale gold with green lights. Fine beading. Good viscosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eForward and immediately smoky-spicy, opening up to reveal Caol Ila’s trademark fresh clean notes. 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