Friday, 27 January 2023

Clynelish 23yo 1995/2019

Clynelish 23yo 1995/2019

Vintage, Signatory
Single malt - North Highlands
Amber red
51.8% ABV
Dram

Nose: Peanuts, raisins, linseed oil, candle wax, sea salt, orange peel, hints of damson jam. With water, candle wax, sea salt, roast pork, hints of pear drops. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, loosens, airy, mouth coating. 
Tasting:  Salty sweet. Raisins, candle wax, damson jam, peanuts, oak chips, pear drops, nashi pears. With water, cloves, damson jam, sandalwood, nashi pears. 
Finish: Medium. Candle wax, orange peel, raisins, nashi pears, hints of linseed oil. 

Comments: 

Another atypical sherried dram - lots of classic dirty Clynelish waxiness, augmented by sweet raisins, jam, a lot of oak. Slightly tart and salty nashi pears make an appearance. Excellent dram, as Clynelish tends to be.

Verdict:

I like this.



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