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Cl12
Islay single malt scotch whisky
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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Core Flavour
Apple, minerals, brine and citrus -
Cask details
2011 distillate aged in two refill sherry butts -
Strength
57.5% -
Distillery
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Distillery status
OPEN -
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Tasting notes
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Nose
Classically maritime. Slate tiles, saltwater, warm tarmac on a sunny day. Sour apple sweets, Pouilly-Fumé 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.
Flavour
- Apple
- Sea salt
- Citrus
- Smoke
- Tarragon