Clynelish 5yo (bottled 1960s)

Clynelish 5yo (bottled 1960s)

Ainslie & Heilbron
Single malt - North Highlands
Straw gold
43% ABV
Dram

Nose: Leather, lemon zest, candle wax, winter melon, tangerines, toffee, hints of lemon juice. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, loosens, warm, tingly. 
Tasting:  Bitter salty. Lemon zest, sea salt, dark chocolate, leather, candle wax, toffee, fresh baked bread, hints of sandalwood. 
Finish: Long. Lemon zest, honey, leather, smoke, candle wax. 

Comments: 

Old style Clynelish, it’s quite different from what it is now. It’s sweet and citrusy, but also bitter, chemical (in a good way) and very waxy. A very good and fat palate too. Mmmm.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.