Caol Ila 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch (750ml)

From Islay, the island off Scotland's west coast known for its smoky malts, this single malt Scotch comes from the Caol Ila distillery and carries 12 years of age. It sits in the peated end of the Scottish spectrum, a style shaped as much by the island itself as by the barley and the cask.

Expect the maritime, smoke-forward character that marks Islay whisky, the kind of peat and salt-laced edge that tends to run a touch leaner and more coastal than the heavier malts of the island. It drinks well neat or with a few drops of water to open it up, and makes a good introduction for anyone working their way into peated styles.