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. 

Ainslie’s Royal Edinburgh Scotch Whisky 5yo

Ainslie’s Royal Edinburgh Scotch Whisky 5yo 

Ainslie & Heilbron
Blended malt
Amber gold
40% ABV
Dram

Nose: Raisins, toffee, camphor, wax, cocoa nibs, cloves, hints of dried pears. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, cool, tingly, slightly slippery. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Camphor, raisins, cloves, cocoa nibs, orange peel, black pepper, hints of dried pears, hints of cinnamon. 
Finish: Long. Dried pears, orange peel, cloves, cocoa nibs, mint, hints of wax. 

Comments: 

I love old blends. This one is particularly special, as it has quite a high proportion of Clynelish and / or Brora. Lots of spicy notes, along with some waxy notes and a heap of old bottle effect. Very enjoyable.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.