Very good rating, 85–89 range
love this nose - exactly what i want from a clynelish. fruity, waxy, light smoke, a little herbal. much more of the smoke comes out on the palette, but its…
- wax
- smoke
- mint
Peated
- 1996 vintage56.1%Very good rating, 85–89 range
- bread
- citrus
- beeswax
- caramel
- Very good rating, 85–89 range
- Outstanding rating, 90–94 range
- Unicorn rating, 95–100 range
Unbelievable. A fruit basket on the nose. Meaty, waxy, complex.
- Outstanding rating, 90–94 range
Good review score, 83 out of 100A young, slightly rough Clynelish whose waxy character is mostly hidden by an unremarkable sherry influence, with orange bitters, walnuts and wood spice.
- almond
- anise
- apple
- baking spices
- +19 more
By Ruben
Review score, 8.5 out of 10Mineral and saline notes mingle with candied cherries, citrus, gingerbread and caramel, making this decent whisky despite being an atypical Clynelish.
- caramel
- cedar
- chalk
- char
- +17 more
By Thijs Klaverstijn- Outstanding review score, 90 out of 100
A gigantic arrival of wet chalk, thick beeswax, citron and mandarin, with a long, resolutely coastal finish of salt, wax, citrus peel and chalk.
- beeswax
- camphor
- chalk
- citrus
- +6 more
By Serge Valentin - Outstanding review score, 91 out of 100
An extremely unctuous and oily whisky, with creamy bananas, papaya and ripe starfruit balanced by mineral notes, drying tobacco and evolving herbal hints.
- banana
- beeswax
- black tea
- bourbon
- +18 more
By Ruben - Very good review score, 87 out of 100
Green apple, candle wax, sea spray and seashells lead to a fresh, herbal finish with a typically salty aftertaste.
- apple
- candle wax
- flint
- green apple
- +9 more
By Serge Valentin - Very good review score, 88 out of 100
A brilliant young Clynelish: fresh, waxy and citrusy, with earthy fruits, a salty touch and a slightly floral finish.
- apple
- candle wax
- cider
- citrus
- +16 more
By Serge Valentin - Very good review score, 88 out of 100
Fruity and vanilla-driven with pear, mandarin and pollen, it turns earthier, sharper and livelier on the palate, finishing rooty, powerful and peppery.
- black pepper
- chalk
- grain
- malt
- +7 more
By Serge Valentin - Very good review score, 88 out of 100
A powerful, waxy whisky filled with tart fruits, salted lemon and briny mandarins, finishing long and saltier than most Clynelish.
- apple
- bourbon
- brine
- candle wax
- +9 more
By Serge Valentin - Very good review score, 89 out of 100
Ben Nevis 1999 / Clynelish 2013 (Time’s Telling)
By Ruben - Very good review score, 89 out of 100
Mr William Duff, manager of Clynelish Distillery in... 1934 (D.C.L. Gazette)
- Very good review score, 89 out of 100
Mr William Duff, manager of Clynelish Distillery in... 1934 (D.C.L. Gazette)
- Very good review score, 89 out of 100
Mr William Duff, manager of Clynelish Distillery in... 1934 (D.C.L. Gazette)
- Very good review score, 86 out of 100
Mr William Duff, manager of Clynelish Distillery in... 1934 (D.C.L. Gazette)
- Very good review score, 85 out of 100
Fresh, vigorous and oily yet taut, this whisky balances green fruit and mint with a slightly exaggerated bitter, herbal side.
- bitter
- fruit
- gooseberry
- green apple
- +7 more
- Outstanding review score, 93 out of 100
A magical whisky of remarkable precision, layered with beeswax, mandarin, saline oiliness, chalk, pepper, and lingering bitters joined by lemon.
- black pepper
- chalk
- citrus
- fruit
- +8 more
- Very good review score, 86 out of 100
A beautiful marriage of Clynelish and Caol Ila, though Islay smoke dominates, making it excellent blended malt rather than true-tasting single malt.
- ash
- coffee
- malt
- white wine
- Outstanding review score, 90 out of 100
A beautifully citrus-led Clynelish, balancing mandarin, chalk and seawater with a surprisingly fizzy, champagne-like character and a very dry palate.
- beeswax
- brioche
- chalk
- citrus
- +11 more
- Very good review score, 88 out of 100
A remarkable barley eau-de-vie, dominated by pear with floral, lemony and faint aniseed notes, while water reveals discreet beeswax and maritime character.
- anise
- apple
- barley
- beeswax
- +16 more
- Very good review score, 88 out of 100
Complex aromas of sour plums, marmalade, candied ginger and dark honey lead to a bittersweet, oily palate with herbs, liquorice and tropical fruit syrup.
- bitter
- blackberry
- blackcurrant
- chamomile
- +17 more
By Ruben
