Clynelish 33yo 1973/2006

Clynelish 33yo 1973/2006

Vintage, Signatory
Single malt - North Highlands
Pale green gold
54.2% ABV
Dram

Nose: Leather, sandalwood, tangerines, kiwifruit, lemon zest, mint, hints of smoked bacon, hints of candle wax. With water, white grapes, kiwifruit, raisins, white pepper. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, loosens, expands, turns airy. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Sandalwood, lemon zest, tangerines, sea salt, smoked bacon, mint, ginseng, pear drops, candle wax, hints of fresh baked bread. With water, sea salt, lemon zest, candle wax. 
Finish: Long. Candle wax, smoked bacon, hints of fresh baked bread, pear drops. 

Comments: 

Butt 8914. Lots of sweet fruit, perhaps not as industrial and the previous Clynelish. But it’s also slightly smoky and meaty, with some herbal notes as well. Delicious.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.