Clynelish 18 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Clynelish
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.9%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £206
- Tasting notes
- Leathery, Old Wood, Smokey, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Hunter Laing's Old & Rare Platinum series presents an 18-year-old Clynelish from 1996, matured in a refill hogshead and bottled in 2014 with the briny, coastal character typical of this northern Highland distillery. Only 304 bottles preserve this understated, elegant expression.
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Clynelish 18 Year Old 1996 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is a 18-year-old single malt from Clynelish (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 54.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and oaky character — leathery, old wood, smokey, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Hunter Laing's Old & Rare Platinum series presents an 18-year-old Clynelish from 1996, matured in a refill hogshead and bottled in 2014 with the briny, coastal character typical of this northern Highland distillery. Only 304 bottles preserve this understated, elegant expression.
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