Clynelish 14-Year Natural Cask Single Malt Scotch (750ml)

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Clynelish 14-Year Natural Cask Single Malt Scotch opens with a distinctive nose where gentle waxy notes—like a softly scented candle—rise beautifully, especially with a splash of water. Hints of dried seaside flowers mingle with a touch of brown sugar as it unfolds. Light to medium-bodied yet firm in structure, it offers a pleasantly creamy mouthfeel on the palate with a subtle maritime character that feels like a cool coastal breeze. The finish brings a whisper of sea salt, drying slightly with an attractive, gently bitter edge that lingers gracefully. A refined Scotch with coastal charm and quiet complexity.

The initial aroma is large, biscuity and grainy sweet; the aroma then becomes more sugar biscuit-like and a touch salty. Palate entry finds generous and malty-sweet flavors; by midpalate distinctive notes of black pepper, seaweed, oaky vanilla, honey and dark caramel are added. Finishes elegantly, sweetly and malty, with just a barely discernable influence of the sea. Best Buy.

Ahh, Clynelish. The enigma of the northeast coast. A single malt whose waxy character — and it does smell of snuffed candles — is highly prized by blenders. This is a palate whisky, the nose almost shy and muted: glints of citrus and jellied fruits, notes of ozone/spiciness and stem ginger. It’s on the tongue that it comes into its own: clinging, strangely savory, lightly sweet, juicily fruity. Enigmatic indeed.