Clynelish 1980 vW The Ultimate

Category	SINGLE MALT
Distillery	Clynelish
Bottler	van Wees (vW)
Bottling Series	-
Vintage	1980
Bottled Year	1995
Age	15년
Cask Type	Oak Cask
Cask Number	-
Bottles Released	-
ABV	43.0%
Volume	700 ml
Label	-
Country	Scotland
Region	Highlands

Flavor Profile

Fruity

Vanilla

Sweet

Honey

Creamy

Oaky

Dried Fruit

Floral

Citrus

Nutty

Spicy

Chocolate

Herbal

Maritime

Smoky

Peaty

Tasting Notes

Colour

white wine

air Nose

ha-ha, this is more austere and much more mineral than the 1982s. Leafier as well, grassier, farmier… And maybe also smokier. Garden bonfire, leaves, graphite oil… So far so good!

restaurant Palate

yes, even at a much lower ABV, this baby is far from being ridiculous after the big boys at cask strength. It’s a little saltier (tinned anchovies, brine) but also rather peatier, to the point where it could be mistaken for a 1980s Brora. Something slightly metallic in the background

timer Finish

rather long but there’s something slightly disappointing in the aftertaste, maybe something chemical (burnt vegetables, paper). Fish oil?

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