Another sample to try an expression from a bottler which I’ve typically found to be good but isn’t available in my market. Here’s hoping the decent trend continues.
Elements of Islay Cl13, Islay Single Malt, 54.6% ABV
Minutia: Distilled at Caol Ila between 2010-2011 and matured in oak hogsheads and ex-Sherry butts for at least 9 years and bottled in 2020 yielding 1060 bottles. Reviewed blind, neat in an opaque glencairn.
Color: Deep copper; 1.0.
Nose: Earthy smoke, funky. Seafoody.
Taste: Spice, musty, wood. Nutty later.
Finish: Smoky, musty. Medium.
Guess: Staoisha IB or Caol Ila. Maybe Lagavulin.
Well, I technically guessed it, but I don’t feel super good about it as I had very little conviction in thinking it was Caol Ila. Anyway, nothing wrong about this, but also nothing spectacular. As a peat fan it’s something I’m happy to drink, and from what I can tell about what this cost it’s a decent enough value. Having some more sips after the reveal, I can say that this does a pretty good job of saying “Caol Ila.” I think I like it more knowing what it is, but my score is unchanged from the blind part of the review.
Score: 81
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