CLYNELISH 1990 25 Years Old 45.3%
Clynelish Distillery is a distillery near Brora, Sutherland in the Highlands of Scotland.
The original distillery was built in 1819 , adjacent to the new Clynelish. The original Clynelish closed in the year 1967 as the new Clynelish distillery had been built. Confusingly the original distillery was reopened in May 1969 and until July 1973 produced a heavily peated whisky to supply for blending; this was done to cover a shortage of Islay whisky caused by a drought on the island The old distillery was renamed Brora Distillery and production of a peated spirit continued until 1983.
Current Distillery Founded 1967 adjacent to old distillery site.
The original distillery was built in 1819 , adjacent to the new Clynelish. The original Clynelish closed in the year 1967 as the new Clynelish distillery had been built. Confusingly the original distillery was reopened in May 1969 and until July 1973 produced a heavily peated whisky to supply for blending; this was done to cover a shortage of Islay whisky caused by a drought on the island The old distillery was renamed Brora Distillery and production of a peated spirit continued until 1983.
Current Distillery Founded 1967 adjacent to old distillery site.
Nose:Waxy, pears and apples, a little banana peel, a slight worn leathery note.
Taste:Old waxed leather, fruity, lime, a little earthiness, salted butter.
Finish:Honey, lemongrass, cloves, Chinese parsley, slight orange notes with cream.
Cask:Bourbon barrel.
