Clynelish 10 years The Jazz Crescendo

Introducing Clynelish 10 Year Old Special Release 2023 Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at natural cask strength - The alluring rhythmic beat of a sweetly honeyed bass anchors a richly composed melody. Gradually, from this sea of smooth harmonies, there comes a call to transcend scales. A solo breaks free, its golden, shimmering tones rising to sublime heights in a haunting, captivating hymn to jazz. The honeyed flavours and smooth, waxy textures of Clynelish play the sweetest of melodies. Along with the mesmerising solo wildcat on the bottle, they inspired our Malt Master to create a whisky to express all the sweet and soulful richness of classic American jazz. Exclusively aged in ex-bourbon American Oak, this expression sings with notes of rich caramel and vanilla spice. Mellow aromas on the nose begin a mineral and maritime theme, then become sweeter and rounder, their golden melody anchored by an earthy bass note. Smooth and sure, the vanilla-sweet, rich and powerful taste is soon shaped by a hint of saltiness and a soaring peppery solo that reaches its smooth crescendo in the long, spicy finish.

Tasting notes:

A richly composed, subtle example of Clynelish, elegantly imbued with rich caramel sweetness and vanilla spice while retaining excellent distillery character. Very pleasant to drink, it brings to mind a summer moorland.

Clynelish Distillery

Located in the Scottish Highlands, near the coastal town of Brora in Sutherland, Clynelish Distillery is in an area known for its rich whisky tradition. In 1968, a new distillery was built next to the original one. This became Clynelish Distillery and the 1819 distillery was subsequently renamed Brora.

Clynelish whisky is known for its distinctive flavour profile, characterised by a unique waxy texture, floral aromas and subtle hints of sea salt and fruit. The distillery uses water from the Clynemilton Burn, which contributes to the whisky's distinctive flavour. The use of traditional copper pot stills and a careful distillation process ensures the high quality of the spirit.

Clynelish whisky is mainly matured in ex-bourbon casks, which provides a nice balance between sweetness and spiciness. The combination of historical traditions, unique location and exceptional flavour profiles makes Clynelish a respected name among single malt whisky lovers. The distillery remains a major player in the whisky world, valued for its consistency and craftsmanship.