Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Clynelish
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £950
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Oily, Leathery, Sherried, Tobacco
- Description
- This 1972 Clynelish, aged 30 years and bottled in 2003 by Douglas Laing, represents a rare snapshot of the distillery's pre-1980s style. A collectible from a private cellar, it offers a window into Highland whisky craftsmanship before the distillery's character shifted.
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Clynelish 30 Year Old 1972 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is a 30-year-old single malt from Clynelish (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and fruity character — old wood, oily, leathery, sherried. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1972 Clynelish, aged 30 years and bottled in 2003 by Douglas Laing, represents a rare snapshot of the distillery's pre-1980s style. A collectible from a private cellar, it offers a window into Highland whisky craftsmanship before the distillery's character shifted.
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