Clan Colla Family Bond 7 years old Rum Cask Finish Blended Irish Whiskey 70 cl 46%

Inside a 19th-century corn mill at Ahascragh in east Galway, Gareth and Michelle McAllister blend malt and grain into whiskeys that carry their clan's name forward. Clan Colla is the historic lineage the family traces its roots to, and every bottle adds another chapter to that story.

Expert Review

Clan Colla 7 Year Old Rum Cask Finish is a Blended Irish Whiskey from Ahascragh Distillery, matured in ex-Bourbon casks and finished in Rum casks from Panama, bottled at 46%.

The whiskey is part of the Family Bond Series, where Ahascragh puts carefully chosen cask finishes to work while the distillery's own new-make spirit matures. Malt and grain whiskey rest first in ex-Bourbon casks, picking up classic sweetness and soft vanilla character, before the Panamanian rum finish adds tropical sweetness and a touch of spice that lifts the profile into more exotic territory.

The whiskey is bottled non-chill filtered and with natural colour, so the character drawn from the casks comes through in full.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, ripe banana and a touch of warm spice settle softly over the glass.

Palate

Creamy and round, with dried fruit, honey, coconut and a hint of baking spice that ties the rum cask together with the classic Bourbon backbone.

Finish

Warm and gentle, with grain notes and a rum-driven sweetness that lingers.

Specifications

Name: Clan Colla 7 Year Old Rum Cask Finish
Distillery: Ahascragh Distillery
Region/Country: County Galway, Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
Age: 7 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks & Panamanian Rum casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Family Bond Series

Flavour Profile

Rum finish · Sweet · Creamy · Tropical · Soft

Did You Know?

Ahascragh Distillery is built into a 19th-century corn mill and runs entirely without fossil fuels, powered by wind, solar and high-temperature heat pumps, making it Ireland's first zero energy emissions distillery.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Clan Colla 7 Year Old Rum Cask Finish

What does Clan Colla 7 Year Old Rum Cask Finish taste like?

It is sweet and creamy with vanilla, dried fruit, honey and coconut, closing with a warm finish of grain and a touch of rum sweetness. The Panamanian rum cask brings a tropical angle to a classic Irish blend.

Is Clan Colla 7 Year Old Rum Cask Finish worth it?

It offers a cask combination rarely seen in Irish blends, hand-selected Panamanian Rum casks following Bourbon maturation, giving it a distinctive profile from a distillery with a fast-growing reputation for craft and quality.

Is Clan Colla 7 Year Old Rum Cask Finish peated or smoky?

No, this expression carries no peat or smoke. The sweetness from the rum cask and the Bourbon maturation drives the flavour instead.

How should Clan Colla 7 Year Old Rum Cask Finish be served?

It shows well at room temperature in a tulip glass, where the rum and vanilla notes open up fully. A single ice cube tones down the sweetness for those who prefer it cooler.

What is the Family Bond Series from Ahascragh Distillery?

It is a series of carefully chosen cask finishes from Ahascragh Distillery, exploring different finishing casks while the distillery's own new-make spirit matures. Clan Colla is the name the McAllister family gave the blend, drawn from their own family history.

Who runs Ahascragh Distillery?

The distillery is run by husband and wife Gareth and Michelle McAllister, who restored a 19th-century mill building in Ahascragh, west of Ballinasloe in County Galway, to house it.

Does Clan Colla 7 Year Old Rum Cask Finish make a good gift?

Yes, the clan story and the hand-selected rum cask finish make it a great gift for both the curious whiskey drinker and the enthusiast looking for something outside the usual range.