Wednesday, 23 October 2013

CLYNELISH 1995 - A.D. RATTRAY

Although Clynelish is one of my favourite distilleries, this will just be a quick review...

Bottled by A.D. Rattray that just annonced they'll be opening a distillery on the Glasgows Queen's Docks - hopefully in mid 2015 - best of luck to them!

You can read more about it here

Clynelish Distillery - Picture from Wikimedia
Clynelish 1995 (22.09.1995/25.08.2011) 15yo, 55,3%, sherry butt#8657 (part), 330 bottles, A.D. Rattray

Colour is dark amber

Nose:
Initially a little sulphury edge (matches), but it reduces to almost nothing after a good 10mins or so, revealing apple, grist, malt, dark fruits, nutmeg and the slightest hint of peat.

Taste:
Sweet then bitter arrival, dry oloroso style, nutty, ginger overripe oranges, burnt sugar, hint of cinnamon and black pepper again on a nutty and slightly bitter oak finish. A very fruity, malty Clynelish

Very nice Clynelish - I loved it! ... and thanks to GNJ for the sample

86/100!

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