Adelphi Clynelish 12 Years Old, Cask 3280

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 23 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Shellfish, caramelised pecan, overripe medlar. Chocolate fudge. Spirity, biting. A breath of smoke. Palate Harsh at the start, calming down when tamed with a good dash of water, but still on fiery side. Finish Hot, spicy and sappy. Comment Pungent and vibrant but lacks the beautiful Clynelish style.

Dave Broom Nose Intense with lovely waxy weight. Honey and sea breezes with lightly phenolic notes behind. Palate Luscious, silky fruits: honey/beeswax, coconut. Well-balanced with the high alcohol giving it a good bite. Finish Fresh. Comment All the classic Clynelish characteristics with added youthful intensity. Already complex.