Clynelish Vintage Collection 1998 18 Years Single Malt Whisky

Clynelish 1998 SV

Clynelish

Highlands · United Kingdom

3.4
★★★

8 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
18 years
ABV
43%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Clynelish
Distillation Year
27.05.1998
Bottling Year
30.05.2016
Cask Types
Hogshead

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Lowest Price:€50.71(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Oh blimey, this whisky's a bit of a ride! First sip, got a whiff of smoke and a touch of sweetness, like honey on toast. The taste is smooth, with a hint of spice that warms ya up. 🥃 Lovely aftertaste too, lingers a while. Not too shabby, innit? 😊

2#2

Right, just had a dram of this. 🥃 Nose is lovely. Got a malty sweetness, like 🍯, with a bit of vanilla and some darker fruit. A touch of oak there too. Taste is quite rich. Spicy kick at first, then more of that fruit – apples, maybe? 🍎 And there’s some chocolatey bitterness coming through. Very smooth. Finish is long and warming. The smokiness, which was just a whisper before, comes out more here. Quite nice, that. A good sipper, this. 👍 *Just a note: you’ve unlocked a bonus “bonus round” of flavour notes. Congratulations!* 🎉

3#3

Mmm yes, this is rather lovely 🥃 Gets you straight away with this warm honey sweetness, proper smooth going down. Then there's a gentle peat smoke that comes through - not too heavy, just gives it a bit of character like. I'm getting some dried fruit in there too, sort of plummy? And a nice bit of spice that builds up, realy warming stuff. Finish hangs around for ages, lovely oak notes and just a hint of citrus. Very moreish indeed 👌 Could drink this all evening by the fire honestly

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