SMWS 26.96 (Clynelish 10 yo 2003/2014)

SMWS 26.96 (Clynelish 10 yo 2003/2014)

2014, SMWS
Single malt - North Highlands
Honey 
61.4% ABV
Dram

Nose: Milk, cream, apples, walnuts, honey, hints of olive oil. With water, bread, savoury, tomatoes. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens, chewy, warming. 
Tasting: Sweet. Lemon zest, cream, apples, walnuts, honey, hints of olive oil. With water, more savoury, tomatoes, nuttier. 
Finish: Long. Cream, lemons, apples, pineapples, bread. 

Comments: 

Oof - somewhat young, and somewhat strong. Needed more water than the customary dribble to get it to develop. Still, an atypical Clynelish, water brings out a tartness and savouriness that suggests tomatoes and nuts. Rather interesting.


Verdict:

I like this.