Taster

Nose: A contrary nose: clotted cream, honeycomb, green mango/peach stone, orange honey and welly boots. Water brings out burnt grass and wax.

Palate: Rounded, sweet and rich: peach juice with a soft, waxy texture. Candle wax and overripe fruit.

Finish: Dry and firm.

Comment: I love Clynelish to bits but this was almost too much even for me.

Score: 7.5

Taster

Nose: Warm. Gently smoky and peaty.

Palate: Big, syrupy-smooth. Dry maltiness. Again, gentle smokiness. Touch of the vegetal character typical in Clynelish.

Finish: Dry. Slightly bitter. Leafy. Appetising.

Comment: Firm, dry, confident. Not quite as expressive as the best bottlings.

Score: 8.3