Clynelish Distillery
ABV 58.1%
Atypically consistent example from Clynelish.
Dave Broom
Malts of Scotland
Brand
1996, 12 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
12
Age (Years)
2009
Year of Bottling
58.1%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
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.
Score: 7.6
Taster
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.
Score: 8
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