Cayenne Cocoa Bean 1997 - Wemyss Malts (Clynelish)
- Distillery
- Clynelish
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £67.82
- Tasting notes
- Chocolate, Toasted, Tobacco, Vanilla
- Description
- This 1997 Clynelish matured for 17 years in a single hogshead and was bottled by Wemyss Malts in 2014. True to its evocative name, it balances spicy cayenne pepper notes with dark chocolate, offering a distinctive Highland character.
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Cayenne Cocoa Bean 1997 - Wemyss Malts (Clynelish) is a 17-year-old single malt from Clynelish (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — chocolate, toasted, tobacco, vanilla. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
This 1997 Clynelish matured for 17 years in a single hogshead and was bottled by Wemyss Malts in 2014. True to its evocative name, it balances spicy cayenne pepper notes with dark chocolate, offering a distinctive Highland character.
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