Malts of Scotland / 1996, 12 Years Old

Malts of Scotland

Clynelish

1996, 12 Years Old

ABV 58.1%
REVIEWED Issue 82

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Specifications

Brand: Clynelish, Malts of Scotland
Expression: 1996, 12 Years Old
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 12 years old
Year of bottling: 2009
ABV: 58.1%
Country/Region: Scotland / Highland
Bottling type: Independent Bottling

Tasting notes

Taster Martine Nouet

Nose: Fungal, herbal. Perfumy, complex. A rich aromatic display. Hazelnut toffee.
Palate: Smooth and clean.Sweet maltiness teamed with a pleasant fresh mintiness. Apricot in the back.Then spices tease the tongue.Ginger, espelette chilli.
Finish: Dry, with a sweet macadamia after taste.
Comment: A pleasant dram, well balanced and rich. To suit salmon sushi.

8.0

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Odd, slightly ‘off’ nose akin to garden compost, wet coal and slight touch of grease/wax. Water makes it chewier and more toffee like.
Palate: Distinct improvement, mixing of dry spice, brazil nut, concentrated fruits. Needs water to soften the impact and allow scented candle flavours to develop: lavender, cherry, cassis.
Finish: Toasty. Medium-length.
Comment: Atypically consistent example from Clynelish.

7.6

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Clynelish Distillery, Brora, Sutherland, Highland, Scotland

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