Past batch

The range

Cl9

Limited Edition

From a small selection of American oak hogsheads, just 1,400 bottles of Cl9 were filled exclusively for Sweden in 2017. The result is a classic Caol Ila with rich citrus, wisps of woodsmoke and a delicate floral edge.

  • Core Flavour

    Honeysuckle, citrus, biscuits.

  • Cask details

    Distillates from mainly 2008 aged in first-fill, first refill and 2nd refill American oak hogsheads.

  • Strength

    51.6%

  • Distillery

    CAOL ILA

  • Distillery status

    OPEN

  • Approved by

    Oliver Chilton

Tasting notes

  • Nose

    Honeysuckle and acacia give way to deeper aromas of shortbread and citrus, with a hint of coconut adding another layer of complexity.

  • Palate

    More lemon and biscuits, reminiscent of creamy lemon cheesecake, mingle with honeysuckle, salty sea spray and wisps of bonfire smoke.

  • Finish

    Rich woodsmoke quickly gives way to creamy lemon that lingers on the palate.

Flavour

  • Lemon
  • Honeysuckle
  • Biscuits
  • Smoke
  • Sea Spray