Clynelish 1997 14 Year Old Adelphi

Clynelish 14 Year Old

This sample came from the Drink by the Dram program by Master of Malt. I have heard a lot about this malt, so I have been eager to try it out. Clynelish 14yr is bottled at 46%, and is a light sunlight color. Nose: Delightful nose, and very crisp. There are notes of vanilla and honey, along with a strong floral bouquet. Coming back to the nose, I...

Score 82/100

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1995 The Nectar of the Daily Drams

The Nectar, a Belgian bottler with a very strong reputation with regards to cask selection, bottled this Clynelish 1995 for the German market, albeit some 5 years ago. I sometimes get the question why I still review bottles that have been around for so long and are often no longer available. Well… because I feel like it and because I like them....

Score 85/100

Clynelish Blackadder Raw Cask 1989/2003

Another week, another Blackadder Raw Cask, I guess? This week an old Clynelish from 1989. Thusfar I've only tried the 14yo official bottling and I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised by the distinct taste of Clynelish, a very distinct taste. The bottle: a 5cl miniature,normally they just contain some small particles from the cask, this one...

Score 90/100

Clynelish 14 Year Old

Nose, Taste, Finish and Balance are graded out of 2.5 each: Nose: Immediate banana sherbet seduction, a serenade of sweet avocado and smokey seaweed, all set in a warm salty sea air, this heady combination liable to make anyone weak at the knees. 2.5 Taste: Soft, warm and caressing. There is a waft of orange incense smoke that fills the palate,...

Score 90/100