Single Malts of Scotland Clynelish 1972, Cask 15619

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 54 by Arthur Motley and Owen Barstow.

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Tasting Notes

Arthur Motley Nose Posh, scented candlewax (like the type one might buy in Jenners, doncha know). Warm baking and a slight phenol character, like floor polish or swimming pools. Honey. Palate Lots of maltiness, more wax and an astringent citrus. Finish Grassy and slightly peaty. Comment Good, mature but still lively.

Owen Barstow Nose Light and clean but spirity. Faint tangy orange with a biscuity base note. Palate Sugary and citrussy. Marmalade notes. Silver Shred? Somewhat reminiscent of old fashioned Lucozade. Finish Sweet and warming. Late dusty cocoa dryness. Comment Simple blocks of flavour and aroma come together to form a whisky that might have benefited from a few more years maturation.