This is a record of a bottle the site operator bought and tasted personally. Aroma and flavour notes reflect one person's senses and preferences, and the same whisky can taste different depending on the batch, how long the bottle has been open, the glass and the setting. The score is the operator's own on a 100-point scale.
The basics
- Whisky: Clynelish 14 Year Old (Coastal Highland single malt, Brora, Sutherland)
- Strength: 46% (as stated on the label)
- Bought: purchased personally
Nose
Vanilla, fruit, a soft texture that coats the nose
Palate
Sugar, vanilla, fruit, a little saltiness, spice, waxiness
Finish
Short, with a dry character
Impressions
Clynelish 14 is an easy, everyday pour. It offers a range of flavours and is a good way to get to know the waxy character the Clynelish distillery is known for.
Score
85 / 100