[54.4%・17 Years Old・Distilled in 1997・Bottled in 2014・Three Rivers Bottling・Cask No. 4046・Single Cask Release of 300 Bottles]
Nose:
A rush of oily caramel onto a bouquet of green fruits. Fresh Nashi pears, oranges and banana peels, but beneath the surface it’s surprisingly raw with a hint of soapiness.
Palate & Finish:
Thick, oily mouthfeel, a whole lot of citrus, fruits, vanilla and coconuts with some spicy top notes. Crisp from the mid-palate with splash of white pepper coming through.
Caramel and malt slowly surfacing in the finish, slightly on the dry side but in time it gets fruitier and fruitier..
Thoughts:
Thoroughly entertaining, a youthful Clynelish that is incredibly fruity; in my experience this is perhaps one of the more vibrant expressions from 1995-1997.
Certainly a lovely malt. Close to scoring two stars.
☆ [Recommended]
-Nicholas
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