Elements of Islay Cl 12 (Caol Ila) Single Malt Scotch Whisky

500 ml, 57.5% abv, Scotland (Islay)

This whisky from Caol Ila was distilled in 2011 and aged for seven years in two refill sherry butts which yielded a total of 1,901 bottles.

A solid coastal malt, it balances briny freshness with minerals, young grassy flavours, herbs and peat.

 

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Description

NOSE : Classically maritime. Slate tiles, saltwater, warm tarmac on a sunny day. Sour apple sweets, Pouilly-Fum wine, aguardiente, rhubarb and custard.

PALATE : Astringent smoke with salt and liquorice. More orchard fruits, alongside green grass and citrus zest. Lots of cigarette notes, cold smoked meats, chervil and tarragon.

FINISH : Peaty finish with cloudy lemonade, coal dust, fresh herbs and grapefruit peel.