Clynelish Xtra Old Particular Single Cask #15942 Whisky 25 Year Old · 1996 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber-gold with a coppery sheen and a honeyed, mahogany-tinged rim.

Nose

Wax-laden, citrus-bright nose with a maritime breeze greets the glass. Rich sherry envelops dried fruit—raisins, fig, orange zest—soaked in toffee and almond paste. Spices—cinnamon, clove—and oak subtly lift the aroma, while a whisper of sea air and beeswax add a refined, coastal waxiness that promises depth and elegance on the palate.

Palate

Silky waxiness coats the palate, with bright citrus zest, green apple and pear tempered by honeyed fruit. Subtle spice—white pepper and clove—emerges against a refined oak backbone, while a maritime edge keeps the sweetness in check. The finish is long, nuanced, and softly saline.

Finish

Long, refined and maritime, the finish coats the palate with coastal brine and beeswax, lifted by citrus zest and dried fruit. Oak spice and vanilla linger, a silky warmth fading slowly into a resinous sweetness that echoes softly.