Caol ila 2013 13 Year Old Thompson Bros 54.9% 70cl

54.9%
70cl
Islay Whisky

Last few in stock

A luscious Islay single malt from Caol Ila Distillery presented by the expert team of The Thompson Bros. Spirit distilled in 2013 matured in a rejuvenated Hogshead for 13 years and was bottled at 54.9% with no added colour and un-chill filtered. A limited release of just 212 bottles.

Tasting Notes

Official Tasting Notes

Nose – It opens with a beautifully crisp, savoury green kick—think of sliced jalapenos, fresh cut green peppers, and spicy Spanish guindilla chillies alongside earthy pickled walnuts and salty preserved lemon. Just as things get properly savoury, Caol Ila’s classic, unctuous sweetness sweeps in to balance the ledger, bringing along soft banana with vanilla custard and a thick dollop of sweet condensed milk. It is quintessential creamy Caol Ila, but with a cracking, zesty edge.

Palate – The arrival is brilliantly alive, zippy, and bursting with excellent vibrancy. It drops you straight into a seaside smoking shack, packed with glowing BBQ embers, rich smoked butter, and fresh oyster shells. Despite the coastal weight and peat, the spirit remains incredibly light on its feet and beautifully balanced – making it a highly versatile malt that doesn’t demand overthinking.

Finish – Long, warming, and satisfyingly spicy. The smoke carries right through to the end, shifting into the sophisticated, botanical herbal notes of an artisan white vermouth and a handful of dry woodcuttings that bring the whole experience to a pleasantly dry, clean close

Country: Scotland
Region: Islay Whisky
Bottling: Independent
Availability: 212
Attributes: Natural Colour, Unchillfiltered
Listed in: Islay Whisky, Scotland, Natural Colour

Age: 13 Year Old
Vintage: 2013
Size: 70cl
Alc Vol: 54.9%
Cask Type: Oak Cask

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