Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 10298) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Clynelish
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £79.15
- Tasting notes
- Oily, Honey, Leathery, Old Wood, Tobacco
- Description
- Cask 10298 is the star here, bottled by Hunter Laing as part of the Old Malt Cask series. With a robust 50% ABV, it promises an 'Oily' experience, though at £79.15, it's worth pondering if the wood did enough work.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 10298) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is a 16-year-old single malt from Clynelish (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect richly sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — oily, honey, leathery, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Cask 10298 is the star here, bottled by Hunter Laing as part of the Old Malt Cask series. With a robust 50% ABV, it promises an 'Oily' experience, though at £79.15, it's worth pondering if the wood did enough work.
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