Clynelish 14 Year Old

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A 14-year-old single malt from the Highlands' north-east coast. A smooth, waxy texture layered with orange, honey and a gentle touch of salt.

Details

Brand	Clynelish
Distillery	Clynelish
Origin	Scotland / Highlands
Style	Single Malt
Age	14 yrs
ABV	46%
Cask	—

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Candle wax, fudge and brown sugar, with floral notes and a faint hint of clove.
Palate: Zesty orange peel, light honey and apple, followed by a little salinity and clove spice.
Finish: Malty sweetness with light salt and orange, and lingering cinnamon and clove oak spice.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water
Highball

Start neat to appreciate the waxy, mouth-coating texture. A few drops of water open up the fruit. As a highball, the faint coastal salt comes through refreshingly.

Food pairing

Pan-fried white fish, seared scallops and hard cheeses.

Background & production

Made at Clynelish Distillery near Brora on the north-east coast of the Scottish Highlands. The original distillery was founded in 1819, and a new distillery was built next door in 1967. It is now owned by Diageo.

Clynelish malt is known for a slightly waxy texture and a hint of island-style salinity. It is also the core malt of Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve.

The 14 Year Old is the distillery's core expression, bottled at 46% ABV.