Caol Ila 2013 Cl Claxton's Exclusives

Category	SINGLE MALT
Distillery	Caol Ila
Bottler	Claxton's (Cl)
Bottling Series	Claxton's Exclusives
Vintage	2013
Bottled Year	2022
Age	8년
Cask Type	Hogshead
Cask Number	347083
Bottles Released	264
ABV	59.2%
Volume	700 ml
Label	Islay - Cask Strength
Country	Scotland
Region	Islay

Islay - Cask Strength

Flavor Profile

Smoky

Peaty

Maritime

Spicy

Citrus

Sweet

Oaky

Fruity

Vanilla

Creamy

Herbal

Honey

Floral

Nutty

Dried Fruit

Chocolate

Tasting Notes

Colour

dark coppery amber

air Nose

it is a rather rounder one, with some sweet and aromatic pipe tobacco, some prunes, some mirabelle jam, a touch of sweet mustard and some Pim's by LU. Right, that's a little French biscuit, take genoise, add a layer of orange jelly, cover with chocolate, and voilà. With water: a little leather, some tobacco smoke, a drop of artichoke cordial, another one of mustard and honey sauce (which is actually a little coastal)

restaurant Palate

sure it is heavy, but this unusual honeyed sweetness mingled with ginger and turmeric seems to work, while the smoke isn't that massive. Or is it hiding somewhere? With water: perfect, water makes wonders. Love these earthy tones that remind me of the glorious old 15 yo 'golden jug'. It's got much more 'pure CI', with some brine, oysters, seawater, green walnuts…

timer Finish

very long, sweet and jammy when neat, much more coastal and briney when reduced

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