Clynelish 1997 Distillers Edition

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1998 Maltman

This is a very pale Clynelish. Obviously a bourbon cask, bottled by the Meadowside Blending Company and marketed under the Maltman label. It was distilled in May 1998 and bottled after 13 years, in August 2011. No coloring or chill filtration. The waxy nose is dominated by honey, lime peel, pears and unripe plums. A very small pinch of pepper and...

Score 85/100

Clynelish G & M Clynelish 12 YO

This review is based upon a 50 ml mini bottle which was given to me by Igor Kossov. Thank you, Igor. This is an old bottle. My guess is that it was bottled in the 1990s Nose: clear clean very beautiful barley. There may be a hint of peat, but if there is any here, it is mild. Barley is what you smell, and it is great here. Higher pitched and more...

Score 88/100

Clynelish Signatory Cask Strength Refill Sherry Butt

Nose: Very nice notes of sherry and chocolate initailly but it does not dominate in any way, theres also a fresh, natural and earthy side as you really get a good nosing , wet soil, grass, slight mintiness. Palate: The waxiness comes into play along with a spicy, chocolate rum truffle, orange, raisin taste. Finish: Quite long, dry, warm and spicy....

Score 88/100

Clynelish Reserve – Game of Thrones ‘House Tyrell’

I cannot remember ever having tasted a disappointing Clynelish (and this is my 72nd so far), so I was very much looking forward to this one. And at 51.2% to boot. Rumor has it there are less bottles of this around, making it very much sought after (and thus more expensive on the secondary market). Whatever. I am just happy I ordered a full set...

Score 85/100