Clynelish 12 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
- Distillery
- Clynelish
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.5%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £150
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Oily
- Description
- 12 years in the Highlands, plus a hefty 58.5% ABV, promises some heat. 'Sherried' and 'Smokey' are what people tend to say, which might suggest a complex character. Just be aware that £150 might feel steep if it doesn't live up to those tags.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Clynelish 12 Year Old (Special Release 2022) is a 12-year-old single malt from Clynelish (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 58.5% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — sherried, smokey, dried fruit, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
12 years in the Highlands, plus a hefty 58.5% ABV, promises some heat. 'Sherried' and 'Smokey' are what people tend to say, which might suggest a complex character. Just be aware that £150 might feel steep if it doesn't live up to those tags.
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