Clynelish Distiller's Edition Single Malt Whisky

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Whisky
Producer:
 
Clynelish
Label Name:
 
Distiller's Edition Single Malt Whisky
Country:
 
Scotland, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Highlands (Brora, Sutherland)
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
46%
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Whisky Advocate: 85 points (Distillers Edition 1992 review). Whisky Magazine tasting score: 8. 5/10 (Distillers Edition). Distiller community rating ~3. 86/5

Tasting Note
Waxy maritime core with honeyed vanilla, dried fruits (raisins, sultana), orange peel, toasted macadamia/hazelnut and gentle spice from Oloroso finish; medium-long, salty‑sweet finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast pork, duck à l'orange, aged cheddar or Stilton, dark chocolate. Asian: char siu (Cantonese roast pork), grilled mackerel (saba), yakitori, Korean BBQ short ribs or hoisin duck.

Production Method
Pot-distilled single malt from malted barley; matured ~14 years in oak then double-matured (finished) in Oloroso/Oloroso Seco sherry casks; typically chill-filtered and caramel-colored at bottling.

Vineyard Info
Clynelish Distillery (near Brora) dates to the original 1819 site with a new distillery built 1967; now owned by Diageo and supplies single malt and blending stocks (including Johnnie Walker).