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.
NOT BAD TO SWEET BUT NICE LESS SHERRY OR NO SHERRY JUST STICK TO BOURBON BARRELS 46% ABV IS PERFECT NO BITE OR BURN VERY GOOD DRAM BUT COULD BE MADE MUCH BETTER NO CHILL NO COLOR NO SHERRY MATURE IN FIRST FILL BOURBON BARRELS FOR 15 YEARS AND YOU HAVE A GEM OF A SCOTCH. STEVE.G BOSTON BASED SCOTCH FANATIC CAN'T YOU TELL LOL.
Stunning.why you may ask.brought in Cambodia, cheaper than tap water tastes like Evian.
Let one ice cube melt in a generous tot. Then taste it and smell the mixture of aromas. Don't describe Clynelish 14 year old whisky. Just enjoy it and pour another.
This entry-level Clynelish holds its own in comparison to even the most fancy Clynelishes. I have tasted dozens of Clynelishes, and currently have a dozen open bottles of Clynelish, and yet I always return to the 14 yo with great pleasure.
I really wanted something different and I am so glad I selected this scotch. I love the salt and brine in the profile. Also, I got some intermittent smoke and a great warmth. Fantastic!!!
