CLYNELISH
CLYNELISH
REGION: Highland
STYLE: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 45.8%
AGE: 12 Years
RRP: £69.95
Clynelish produces a ‘waxy’ new make spirit: Think snuffed candles or waxed jackets, a rare character in today’s malts.
The distillery lies near the village of Brora. There are actually two distilleries at this site. One is constructed of stone and looks very traditional, and one which is much more modern in style. For a time they both even bore the same name; Clynelish A, and Clynelish B. The newer distillery built in 1967/8 became Clynelish, and the older distillery was renamed Brora.
This ceraceous 12 Year Old has been matured in the finest hand-picked rejuvenated (Decharr/Recharr) hogshead.
We’re expecting just 349 bottles.
NOSE
Initially inviting with notes of bright, ripe orange and tropical fruits.
TASTE
Soft tropical mango, complemented by a creamy, almost ice-cream like sweetness. The finish is characterised by a distinctive waxy depth and lingering marmalade preserves.
ABOUT THE LABEL
The original label featured three cats: the Scottish Wildcat from the Flora and Fauna label, a darker Brora cat, and a reference to the 'Can I has cheezburger' meme site, and a mediator cat keeping the two apart.
The new label reimagines our three-eyed Mutant Wildcat (from the 10th Birthday label) as a Kitty-Cat Clock with candles for hands and cheeseburgers for clock points, set to 18:19. The original founding date for the distillery now known as Brora…
