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Last month we joined Diageo to taste the Special Releases 2018<\/a> cohort \u2013 but there was one expression we were asked to keep under wraps. Until now. The mysterious 10th Scotch whisky<\/a> expression is… Cladach!<\/strong><\/p>\n

‘What IS Cladach?’, we hear you cry. No, it is not the first release from a secret new distillery (although like many new releases it doesn’t carry an age statement). It is a blended malt from six coastal distilleries: Caol Ila<\/a>, Clynelish<\/a>, Lagavulin<\/a>, Oban<\/a>, Inchgower<\/a> and Talisker<\/a>. And it’s delicious.
\n<\/p>\n

Remember last year’s Collectivum XXVIII<\/a>, the blended malt made using liquid from every operational Diageo distillery? Cladach is a continuation of that theme. <\/p>\n

There may only be six distilleries involved this time, but in my opinion, this provides for greater flavour clarity. The focus on the coastal flavour profile (yes, there’s some smoke) gives more of a focal point and a greater sense of purpose than perhaps Collectivum XXVIII did. <\/p>\n

With the different distilleries comes an array of cask types. In Cladach you’ve got first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks, refill American oak hogsheads, refill European oak butts and ex-bodega European oak butts. And it weighs in at a hefty 57.1% ABV, too \u2013 this is alllllll about packing a [balanced] punch. <\/p>\n

\"CladachIt’s Cladach!<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

Diageo describes the expression as “a gloriously pleasing and affirming whisky that captures the character of coastal malts perfectly”. We’re inclined to agree. Here’s my hastily scrawled tasting notes from the evening (it was a whistle-stop sampling sesh!).<\/p>\n

Nose:<\/strong> Rich, dark fruits, distant bonfire smoke, petrichor, leafy pine, seaweed, salted caramel, orange oil, lemon drizzle cake<\/p>\n

Palate:<\/strong> Both sweeter and smokier on the palate; wood smoke, blackberry, stewed apple, hard toffee, Liquorice Allsorts, honeycomb<\/p>\n

Finish:<\/strong> Gently drying with dark chocolate and more of that smoke, dried orange peel and a dash of vanilla. <\/p>\n

The bottle is pretty gorgeous too, with an almost iridescent gold over a dusty Majorelle Blue. Yes, I might be smitten.<\/p>\n

And the price? RRP \u00a3155. <\/p>\n

Cladach, along with the whole Diageo Special Releases 2018 cohort, will land a MoM Towers shortly!<\/p>\n

Diageo Special Releases 2018 in full<\/h3>\n

While you’re here, we may as well recap the remaining nine Special Releases 2018 expressions, complete with snaps and prices!<\/p>\n

\"CaolCoal Ila Unpeated 15 Year Old<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

Caol Ila<\/a> Unpeated 15 Year Old \u2013 ABV 59.1%<\/strong>
\nIt’s a buttery, marmalade-on-toast delight. Creamy chocolate, tropical fruits. Pretty damn tasty.
\nRegion: Islay
\nCask: Refill & rejuvenated American oak hogsheads and ex-bodega European oak butts
\nLimited quantities worldwide
\nRRP \u00a3100<\/p>\n

\"\"Coal Ila 35 Year Old<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

Caol Ila<\/a> 35 Year Old \u2013 ABV 58.1%<\/strong>
\nThe Grande Dame. Elegant strawberry and cream with a swoosh of paraffin smoke.
\nRegion: Islay
\nCask: Refill American oak hogsheads & refill European oak butts
\nNo of bottles: 3,276
\nRRP \u00a3675 <\/p>\n

\"\"Carsebridge 48 Year Old<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

Carsebridge<\/a> 48 Year Old \u2013 ABV 43.2%<\/strong>
\nRaspberry ice cream with a cinnamon wafer. Blackcurrant and banoffee pie. A delight.
\nRegion: Lowlands
\nCask: Refill American oak hogsheads
\nNo. of bottles: 1,000
\nRRP \u00a3750 <\/p>\n

\"\"Inchgower 27 Year Old<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

Inchgower<\/a> 27 Year Old \u2013 ABV 55.3%<\/strong>
\nA tropical fruit salad with an oily oak character. Oodles of orange peel, too.
\nRegion: Speyside
\nCask: Refill American oak hogsheads
\nNo of bottles: 8,544
\nRRP \u00a3300 <\/p>\n

\"\"Lagavulin 12 Year Old<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

Lagavulin<\/a> 12 Year Old \u2013 ABV 57.8%<\/strong>
\nIconic Lagavulin bonfire embers with toasted marshmallows, salted caramel and bitter orange.
\nRegion: Islay
\nCask: Refill American oak hogsheads
\nLimited quantities available worldwide
\nRRP \u00a3110<\/p>\n

\"\"Oban 21 Year Old<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

Oban<\/a> 21 Year Old \u2013 ABV 57.9%<\/strong>
\nPetrichor, rich tea biscuits, blood orange and rocket leaf. A refreshing one.
\nRegion: Highlands
\nCask: Refill European oak butts
\nLimited availability worldwide
\nRRP \u00a3450<\/p>\n

\"\"Pittyvaich 28 Year Old<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

Pittyvaich<\/a> 28 Year Old \u2013 ABV 52.1%<\/strong>
\nCustard creams, fresh barley, baked apples, cinnamon.
\nRegion: Speyside
\nCask: Refill American oak hogsheads
\nNo of bottles: 4,680
\nRRP \u00a3330 <\/p>\n

\"\"The Singleton of Glen Ord 14 Year Old<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

The Singleton Glen Ord<\/a> 14 Year Old \u2013 ABV 57.6%<\/strong>
\nDusty florals, salt dough, cola cubes, rich, dark fruits.
\nRegion: Highlands
\nCask: Refill American oak hogsheads and ex-bodega European oak butts followed by a unique maturation and marrying process
\nLimited quantities available worldwide
\nRRP \u00a3100 <\/p>\n

\"\"Talisker 8 Year Old<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

Talisker<\/a> 8 Year Old \u2013 ABV 59.4%<\/strong>
\nBonjela gel, pineapple, roast pork, blackcurrant and apple pie, metallic smoke.
\nRegion: Island
\nCask: First fill ex-bourbon American oak hogsheads
\nLimited availability worldwide
\nRRP \u00a370<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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