Signatory Clynelish 1989 South African Sherry Butt

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 22 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Buttery sweetness. Rum. Bananas. Is this the ‘sherry’ of South Africa or the whin of the Highlands? I am not sure. Palate Banana liqueur. Then smoky, like a pancake that has burned slightly. Finish Soothing, caramel-ish, with some leafy spiciness. Comment A very unusual expression of Clynelish.

Dave Broom Nose Smoky. Some waxiness and a grapey note as well. Madeira cask like in its charred dry notes. Palate Better than the nose, sweet and rich and coats the mouth. Another which is all feel. The singed note comes back towards the finish. Finish A little dirty? Comment At the risk of being pedantic are you allowed to call it South African sherry?