Clynelish 14 Year Old 2004 (casks 800229 & 800233) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
- Distillery
- Clynelish
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 14 years
- Price
- £75.95
- Tasting notes
- Leathery, Oily, Honey, Vanilla, Old Wood
- Description
- 14 years in the cask doesn't make Clynelish any easier to love. ABV of 46.0% seems standard enough. Slightly 'Leathery', somewhat 'Oily'. £75.95 might be asking a bit much.
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Clynelish 14 Year Old 2004 (casks 800229 & 800233) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is a 14-year-old single malt from Clynelish (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect richly sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — leathery, oily, honey, vanilla. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
14 years in the cask doesn't make Clynelish any easier to love. ABV of 46.0% seems standard enough. Slightly 'Leathery', somewhat 'Oily'. £75.95 might be asking a bit much.
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