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Clynelish 8 year old

Highlands

Clynelish 8 year old

61.0% ABV8 yr

Cask
Refill Sherry Hogshead
Cask no.
312284
Outturn
305 bottles
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The release

Clynelish is known for its distinctive Highland character and texturally complex spirit. This single cask release has been fully matured in a refill sherry hogshead which lends gentle layers of dried fruit and subtle oak influence to the distillery’s celebrated style.

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Tasting notes

Berries
Waxy

Nose

Victoria sponge cake with thick buttercream sits alongside a bright berry compote. Bourbon biscuits and burnt toffee bring additional tempting sweetness.

Palate

A textural delivery of sugar-dusted red and black berries sits with chocolate-dipped strawberries and a sprinkle of white pepper.

Finish

Lingering on mouth-coating sweet fruitiness and delicate cask spice.

The distillery

Clynelish

Established in 1819, the original Clynelish Distillery sits in the coastal village of Brora on the rugged east coast of Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. A new Clynelish Distillery was constructed alongside the site in 1967, with the two-operating side by side for a brief period. The earlier distillery was subsequently renamed Brora, while the newer facility became the sole producer of Clynelish whisky.

Highly regarded by enthusiasts for its signature waxy character, Clynelish has developed a reputation for a spirit style that is instantly recognisable to many whisky drinkers. Independent bottlings are particularly popular as they offer the chance to explore different facets of the Clynelish style, with individual casks showcasing unique combinations of honey, citrus, biscuity malt, tropical fruits, coastal character and white pepper spice.

Founded1819
LocationBrora
CountryScotland
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The region

Highlands

The Highlands are Scotland's largest whisky producing region, covering a vast geographical area of the mainland along with many of Scotland's whisky producing islands. Distilleries are found across diverse landscapes, creating one of the most geographically varied whisky producing areas in Scotland.

Highland whiskies are known for their wide range of styles and flavour profiles. Expressions can vary from light and floral to rich, malty and coastal, reflecting both the broad geography of the region and the distinctive production methods of individual distilleries.

This versatility makes Highland whisky rewarding for independent bottling. Their broad spectrum of spirit styles responds exceptionally well to a variety of cask types, giving opportunities to explore the interplay between distillery character and cask influence.

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Full specification

Category
Single malt Scotch whisky
Distillery
Clynelish
Region
Highlands
Country
Scotland
Age
8 years
Strength
61.0% ABV
Original outturn
305 bottles
Cask number
312284
Cask
Refill Sherry Hogshead

Questions about Clynelish 8 year old

What makes Clynelish 8 Year Old distinctive?
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What does Clynelish 8 Year Old taste like?
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Which cask was Clynelish 8 Year Old matured in?
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How old is Clynelish 8 Year Old?
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How many bottles of Clynelish 8 Year Old were released?
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