SMWS 25.125 (Clynelish 25yo 1993/2018)

SMWS 25.125 (Clynelish 25yo 1993/2018)

2018, SMWS
Single malt - North Highlands 
Pale gold 
47.7% ABV
Dram

Nose: Cucumbers, custard apples, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, honey, candle wax, lemon sweets. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, loosens slightly, astringent, tingly. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Candle wax, petrol exhaust, lemon sweets, nutmeg, rubber bands, honey, white grapes, hints of jasmine, hints of smoke. 
Finish: Medium. Lemon sweets, rubber bands, vanilla, honey, smoke. 

Comments: 

Rather decent Clynelish, this. It’s somewhat unusual, there’s a fair bit of smoke, as well as a savoury edge. It’s got the typical waxy lemon sweets though, as well as floral jasmine. Very nice.

Verdict:

I like this.