Clynelish 20 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Clynelish
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.5%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £218.56
- Tasting notes
- Leathery, Old Wood, Oily, Tobacco
- Description
- Distilled in December 1996 and aged 20 years in refill wood, this Clynelish presents the coastal Highland distillery's waxy, oily signature tempered by two decades of maturation. Hunter Laing's Old & Rare Platinum release produced 295 bottles.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Clynelish 20 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is a 20-year-old single malt from Clynelish (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 55.5% ABV. Expect oaky and gentle spice character — leathery, old wood, oily, tobacco. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in December 1996 and aged 20 years in refill wood, this Clynelish presents the coastal Highland distillery's waxy, oily signature tempered by two decades of maturation. Hunter Laing's Old & Rare Platinum release produced 295 bottles.
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