Clynelish Distillery
ABV 50%
Avery spicy whisky, especially in the minty notes that seem always to come with rum, yet the Clynelish shines through.
Michael Jackson
Douglas Laing
Brand
Douglas Laing
Bottler
1989, 13 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
13
Age (Years)
2003
Year of Bottling
50%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Very estery. Green bananas with mint ice-cream.
Palate: Chewy, then creamy. Evaporated milk. Develops a malty dryness. Coconut ice nuttiness.
Finish: Balancing dryness, enhanced dusty spiciness. Nutmeg-like.
Comment: Avery spicy whisky, especially in the minty notes that seem always to come with rum, yet the Clynelish shines through.
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: Direct and quite fine. Crisp, with hints of oil, sultana, hessian, roasted nut and, with water, creamy malt and light smoke.
Palate: Good waxy/oily feel with a concentrated mid-palate that has apricot, coconut and raspberry.
Finish: Honey, some oiliness.
Comment: Good, but just lacks the oomph of the other examples.
Score: 7.5
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