Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 100 Proof Edition #70 Signatory Vintage 70cl, 57.1%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep gold to amber.
Nose: Peat smoke, sea air, smoked malt, lemon peel, dried fruit, sultanas, roasted nuts, light chocolate and sherry sweetness.
Palate: Full and oily, with coastal peat smoke, salt, dark fruit, citrus, cocoa, pepper, nutmeg, roasted oak and warming sherry spice.
Finish: Medium to long, smoky and dry, with sea salt, oak spice, dark fruit, cocoa and lingering Islay peat.
Description
Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 100 Proof Edition #70 Signatory Vintage 70cl, 57.1% is a powerful Islay single malt Scotch whisky bottled by the respected independent bottler Signatory Vintage. Distilled at Caol Ila in 2012 and bottled as Edition #70 in the popular 100 Proof series, this release offers classic coastal Islay character with extra depth from sherry and refill cask maturation.
This 13 year old Caol Ila was matured in a combination of first-fill and refill Oloroso sherry butts, together with refill hogsheads. The result is a strong, smoky and maritime whisky with layers of peat smoke, sea salt, dried fruit, roasted nuts, citrus peel, dark sweetness and gentle oak spice. Bottled at 57.1%, it delivers excellent intensity while still keeping the clean, elegant Caol Ila distillery style.
This release is especially appealing because the Signatory 100 Proof series has built a strong reputation for high-strength, full-flavoured single malts at excellent value. Edition #70 brings together Caol Ila’s famous Islay smoke with sherry-influenced richness, making it a very attractive bottle for both drinkers and collectors.
Why Choose Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 100 Proof Edition #70 Signatory Vintage 70cl, 57.1%
This release stands out because it combines classic Caol Ila peat smoke with the richer influence of Oloroso sherry casks. It is smoky, salty, oily and full-bodied, but also carries dried fruit, chocolate, nuts and spice.
For drinkers, it offers a powerful 57.1% natural-style experience with excellent Islay character. For collectors, the Edition #70 identity, 2012 vintage, 13 year old age statement and Signatory Vintage presentation make it a strong bottle to add to an independent bottling collection.
Ideal For.
This bottle is ideal for Caol Ila fans looking for a stronger and more cask-driven independent bottling.
It is ideal for whisky drinkers who enjoy smoky Islay single malts with coastal salt, peat smoke, dried fruit, sherry spice, roasted nuts and dark chocolate notes.
It is also ideal for collectors building a range around Signatory Vintage, 100 Proof releases, Caol Ila vintages and small-batch Islay bottlings.
Product Details
Product Name: Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 100 Proof Edition #70 Signatory Vintage.
Category: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Distillery: Caol Ila Distillery.
Bottler: Signatory Vintage.
Region: Islay, Scotland.
Vintage: 2012.
Bottling Year: 2026.
Age Statement: 13 Years Old.
Edition: 100 Proof Edition #70.
Bottle Size: 70cl.
ABV: 57.1%.
Cask Type: First-fill and refill Oloroso sherry butts, plus refill hogsheads.
Bottling Strength: 100 Proof / 57.1% ABV.
Filtration: Non-chill filtered.
Colouring: No added colour.
Packaging: Bottle only, as shown in the supplied product image.
Bottle Count: No confirmed public bottle count was found for this release.
Collector’s Note
Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2012 100 Proof Edition #70 has strong appeal because it comes from one of Islay’s most recognised distilleries and from one of Signatory Vintage’s most popular modern series. The 100 Proof range is followed closely by whisky drinkers because it offers high-strength, characterful single malts with clear cask influence.
This bottle is especially attractive because it combines a 2012 Caol Ila vintage, 13 years of maturation, Edition #70 identity and a rich mix of Oloroso sherry butts and refill hogsheads. For collectors of independent Islay bottlings, it is a serious and well-positioned addition.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.995 kg |
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