✦ Neatly Summary

Clynelish 12 Year Old / Spirit of Free Embo / Bot.1988 Highland Whisky is a from Clynelish (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — honey, vanilla, citric, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Clynelish's 1988 release of its 12-year-old honours the Sutherland village of Embo's tongue-in-cheek independence campaign, with only 300 bottles produced to support community fundraising. The 40% abv Highland single malt delivers the signature waxy, coastal character Clynelish is known for, with orchard fruits, honey, and gentle smoke. At 12 years old and bottled in the 1980s, this whisky captures Clynelish's traditional profile before significant distillery changes. A collectible piece of Scottish whisky folklore as much as a solid, approachable dram.

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