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Clynelish
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Clynelish, Distillers Edition 1991 (Scotland) 
Regular visitors to this site will be aware of our admiration for Diageo’s Distillers Edition range of ‘finished’ single malts, and the latest addition to the line up is a 15-year-old Clynelish, produced on the east coast of Sutherland.
Over the years, Clynelish seems to have become less ‘coastal’ in character, with reduced seaweed and salt characteristics, and this expression, finished in an Oloroso Seco cask tends to confirm that view.
Sweet Sherry and honey on the nose, with a gentle note of cloves. Water teases out peaches and cream. The palate initially offers vibrant Sherry, with cloves, angelica and spices developing. The finish is medium in length, with a mild note of enduring ginger. A well balanced and very attractive whisky, but you wouldn’t necessarily know you were drinking Clynelish without looking at the label.
46.0% ABV, 70cl, £37.95, specialist whisky merchants. |  |
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