Name: Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Brand: Clynelish
Price: 329.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is characterised by Old Wood, Smokey, Honey, Leathery, Malt Extract notes. Clynelish distilled in April 1997 and matured for 21 years in a refill hogshead before bottling at cask strength in August 2018 by Douglas Laing, yielding 309 bottles. Highland peat and maritime influence meet sherry-aged complexity.

Question 2

Is Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 80/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is noticeably sweet (68/100), with flavours like Honey.

Question 4

Is Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a good step up for beginners with some experience — not the easiest starting point, but very rewarding.

Question 5

Is Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) costs £329 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 54.7% ABV, Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) pairs well with smoked salmon, oysters, dark chocolate, aged cheddar, and chargrilled meats. The smoky, peaty character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the complex peat smoke and full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) similar to Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) and Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) share a similar flavour profile (Old Wood, Malt Extract) and are in a similar price range. Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) costs £379.13 vs £329 for Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing).

Question 11

Is Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) similar to Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) and Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) share a similar flavour profile (Old Wood, Honey) and are in a similar price range. Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) costs £286.95 vs £329 for Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing).

Question 12

How does Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) compare to WhistlePig 15 Year Old?

Accepted Answer

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) and WhistlePig 15 Year Old are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is bold and smoky, while WhistlePig 15 Year Old is known for Vanilla, Toasted, New Wood notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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