A coastal and peaty single malt, the flagship expression from Clynelish boasts a fabulous flavour profile filled with its distinctive waxy notes. Clynelish is the successor to Brora which closed in 1983, which it is built opposite. A well rounded Highlander, though this expression is a bit less peaty than the Brora bottlings of yore.
Zesty, mandarin, tangerine. Smoky.
Quite light, great clarity. Orange, soft acidity. Dry oak. Mixed fruits, vanilla, leather.
Quite long, bitter sweetness developing, spicy oak.
Difficult to classify - interesting and doesnt conform to a generic 'type'. Definitely smooth, dry, spicy tangerines and smoke. Long finish that hints at autumn bonfires, and I'd also agree to 'mustard'. I couldnt detect vanilla or american oak. Must have another glass, but jury is still out.
Simply excellent just purchased 2nd bottle. As good as the most famous malts actually I think it's better I've only just discovered it too!
Very classy whisky! Orangy&smokey in the nose, oily in the palate, a terrific, long finish
A superb Northern Coastal malt! Pale orange colour and full sea salt nose. Great first taste Orange spice then peppery seaweed long finish. A magnificent malt and amazing value at this price.
