Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025)
- Distillery
- Clynelish
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.6%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £169.95
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Citric, Vanilla, New Wood
- Description
- Clynelish 18 Year Old 'Waxen Sun' draws from an early 'pineapple cut' distillation—spirit taken from the start of the run when tropical notes peak—and was aged in refill casks to preserve these delicate characteristics. This Special Release celebrates the distillery's light but characterful house style.
Similar bottles to Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025)
Same price range with overlapping tasting notes:
- Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025) vs WhistlePig 15 Year Old — WhistlePig, £229.99, 5.0★ · Vanilla, Toasted, New Wood, Tobacco
- Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025) vs WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World — WhistlePig, £124, 5.0★ · Sherried, Dried Fruit, Honey, Vanilla
- Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025) vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 — Famous Grouse, £150, 5.0★ · Honey, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Toasted
Different style alternatives to Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025)
Same price range with a contrasting flavour profile:
- Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice — Mortlach, £208.33, 5.0★ · Sherried, Chocolate, Toasted, Dried Fruit
- Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025) vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail — Bruichladdich, £199, 5.0★ · Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Oily
- Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025) vs Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) — Bruichladdich, £217.95, 5.0★ · Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Leathery
No ratings yet
My Rating
Tap to rate
✦ Neatly Summary
Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025) is a 18-year-old single malt from Clynelish (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 51.6% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, heavily oaked and sweet character — fresh fruit, citric, vanilla, new wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Clynelish 18 Year Old 'Waxen Sun' draws from an early 'pineapple cut' distillation—spirit taken from the start of the run when tropical notes peak—and was aged in refill casks to preserve these delicate characteristics. This Special Release celebrates the distillery's light but characterful house style.
Community Tasting Notes
No community notes yet. Sign in to add yours.
Neatly may earn a commission · Prices may vary
Similar taste profile
Questions & Answers