Clan Colla Family Bond 13 years old Oloroso Cask Finish Blended Irish Whiskey 70 cl 46%

Thirteen years is a long time for an Irish blend to sit and wait, but Ahascragh Distillery has the patience for it. This edition of Clan Colla is the oldest in the Family Bond Series and shows it clearly in the glass.

Expert Review

Clan Colla Family Bond 13 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish is a Blended Irish Whiskey matured in Bourbon casks and finished in Oloroso Sherry casks, bottled at 46%.

The whiskey is assembled from double distilled malt and grain whiskey from Ahascragh Distillery. After a long primary maturation in Bourbon casks, it gets a finishing period in Oloroso Sherry casks, adding depth, sweetness and spice beyond what is typically found in the younger expressions of the series.

The whiskey is bottled non-chill filtered and with natural colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark fruit, raisins, vanilla and a touch of spice.

Palate

Caramel, nuts and dried fruit, with a clear thread of sherry running through.

Finish

Long and warming, with cocoa and spiced oak.

Specifications

Name: Clan Colla Family Bond 13 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Distillery: Ahascragh Distillery
Region/Country: County Galway, Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
Age: 13 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks & Oloroso Sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Family Bond Series

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Deep · Full-bodied · Rounded

Did You Know?

The Clan Colla series takes its name from a historic Irish clan, and the Family Bond releases are Ahascragh's way of experimenting with cask maturation while the distillery's own new-make spirit matures in the background.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Clan Colla Family Bond 13 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish

What does Clan Colla Family Bond 13 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish taste like?

It offers dark fruit, raisins and vanilla on the nose, caramel and nuts on the palate, and a long, warming finish of cocoa and spiced oak.

Is Clan Colla 13 Year Old worth it?

Thirteen years of maturation finished in Oloroso Sherry casks is unusual for an Irish blend and gives the whiskey a depth and complexity that rivals far pricier bottles.

Is Clan Colla 13 Year Old peated or smoky?

No, the whiskey is neither peated nor smoky. The sherry cask's spiced sweetness drives the flavour instead.

How should Clan Colla 13 Year Old be served?

Best at room temperature in a tulip glass, where the deep sherry notes can unfold fully.

What sets this apart from the younger Clan Colla editions?

The extra age brings more depth and a more pronounced sherry character than the 7 and 9 year old expressions in the Family Bond Series.

Does Clan Colla 13 Year Old make a good gift?

Yes, the age and long sherry maturation make it a fine gift for the experienced whiskey lover looking for extra depth.