Caol Ila 10yo 2010/2021 for the London Whisky Club

Caol Ila 10yo 2010/2021 for the London Whisky Club

Thompson Brothers
Single malt - Islay 
Straw
54.2% ABV
Bottle

Nose: Peat, leather, lemon sweets, apples, soy sauce, tar, oakum, wet stones. With water, tar, green apples, leather. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, warm, thickens slightly, slippery. 
Tasting:  Bitter. Lemon sweets, apples, peat, fresh baked bread, smoke, soy sauce, tar, oakum, brass polish, hints of grapefruit. With water, sweeter, sea salt, coffee, green apples. 
Finish: Medium. Coffee, smoke, peat, leather, grapefruit. 

Comments: 

Normally I’m not that bothered about young Caol Ila, it’s not so interesting and can be quite samey. This one however is exceptional - impressive complexity, more tarry than you’d expect given its age, and has an underlying sweet sourness that is delicious. Very pleased with my club bottle.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.