Caol Ila Cl7 - Elements of Islay
Review by Elements of Islay
- Nose
Whistle clean, with zesty lemon and lime combining with sea-spray and oyster shells. A sharp intake of maritime air with a background note of fresh smoke.
- Palate
Again, clean and refreshing, with a medicinal note, plenty of lemon zest and black pepper. Precise and poised, with light smoke and spices adding weight to the clean fruit.
- Finish
The refreshing citrus stays strong to the end, while the wispy smoke gently fades.
- Note
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The seventh in the Cl series is from a single cask from the mid-1990s, and is one of the most refreshing, focused bottlings of the entire range, with precise citrus and textured peatsmoke.