46°
Distillery : Clynelish - Highlands
Ex-Bourbon Casks
Original Bottling
Core Range
Single Malt
Launched in 2002
Peated around 8 ppm
Since 2005, this has been part of the Classic Single Malts of Scotland range launched by Diageo. Despite its great age, it is the distillery's entry-level whisky..
Let's Taste It :
Candle wax, unless it's pomade, camphor or glue. Then the influence of wood makes itself felt, it becomes almost fruity, like orgeat syrup or white plum. Varnish, mint candy, a touch of iodine. In the end, it's quite maritime. Peat and sherry, not much. Light sherry, more dried raisins than red fruits. Elastic, leather, straw, ending on a farmy note. On the palate, it's quite mature, suitably spicy, woody, with apple and beetroot, and a dash of lemon. A very malty finish, with slight hints of caramel and yeast. In retro-olfaction, you'd think you were drinking stout, it's very cereal-like and somewhat earthy. All in all, very subtle and rather pleasant, it's a long finish.
In Short,
A very original and enjoyable whisky. Its subtle and waxy character makes it a classic, available at a very reasonable price.
Score : 85 Eric Clapton - Layla
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