Caol Ila 12 Year Old is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Islay, celebrated for its well-balanced flavor profile that combines lightly smoky and peaty notes with fruity, saline and marine hints typical of whiskies from the island. It is considered an excellent introductory example of Islay peaty whisky, with a lighter character than other Islay whiskies such as Laphroaig or Lagavulin, but still distinctive and enjoyable.