Review #89: The Single Cask Caol Ila 2007 12 Years Old

This review focuses on an exceptional expression of Caol Ila and this was bottled as a joint effort between four bars in Singapore:

- The Exciseman

- The Single Cask

- The Swan Song

- The Wall

This expression was distilled in 2007, matured in a bourbon hogshead for 12 years before being bottled at a cask strength abv of 57.8% in 2019.

So, let's dive right into the review!

The Single Cask Caol Ila 2007 12 Years Old (57.8% abv)

Nose: Malt, lime, peat and orange, followed by vanilla, oak, bay leaves and green tea.
  
 Palate: Sweet malt, lime and peat at the fore, followed by oak, bay leaves, green tea, orange and a hint of vanilla.
  
 Finish: Long finish, with malt, lime, peat, green tea and vanilla.

This expression is available in limited quantities by the dram or as a part of a flight and can also be purchased by the bottle while stocks last at the following link:

https://www.thesinglecask.sg/product-page/the-single-cask-caol-ila-2007-12-years-old