Clynelish 1996 Whisky is Art 17 yo

 

 

 

51,9°

Distillery : Clynelish - Highlands 

Bourbon Cask 

Independent Bottling 

By Silver Seal 

Limited Edition 

Single Cask 

Bottled in 2014

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength

Almost Unpeated

 

 

 

Silver Seal was born in 2000 and is the second trading company created by Ernesto Mainardi, the first being Sestante which dates back to 1979. These two brands were sold to Whisky Antique, a company possessed by Massimo Righi based in Modena, in 2010. This Clynelish was produced in an edition of 263, and the type of cask used is not mentioned anywhere, but I've decided that it's a Bourbon, probably Refill. The Whisky is Art Collection combines whisky and the great monuments of the World Heritage. Here, the castle of Edimburgh is shown on the label.

Let's Taste It : 

On the nose, slightly peaty grains, shoe polish, a very recognisable profile. Then cream and honey, sweet vanilla, chantilly, biscuit, barely crispy, beeswax, candied lemon. Apricots, cinnamon, a hint of almonds. Cardamom and cloves. Very well-balanced and mellow on the palate, with a lovely vanilla bean and cereals such as wheat, barley and millet. The spices are light and pleasant, with nutmeg and grey pepper. The finish is quite long and fruity, with yellow plum and mirabelle. Heather earth, cola, slight earthy depth. Waxiness verges on caramel. Pastry filling.

In Short, 

It is a very recognizable Clynelish, very fruity and quite pastry. The wax is more like beeswax. It remains very nice and pleasant overall, very well done, monstrously balanced. Nevertheless, I find this somewhat consensual, and therefore slightly too expensive for what it is. 

Score : 89

                                          To Be Listened While Sipping :

  

                                          James - Born of Frustration