Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Clynelish
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.7%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £329
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Smokey, Honey, Leathery, Malt Extract
- Description
- 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.
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Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 21-year-old single malt from Clynelish (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 54.7% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and oaky character — old wood, smokey, honey, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
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.
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