Clynelish Reserve Casks 8 YO

Clynelish Reserve Casks 8 YO, 48 %

This is an independent bottling from Elixir Distillers, in their Single Malts of Scotland Series. The Clynelish Reserve Casks 8 YO is a vatting of 5 bourbon barrels, distilled in 2010 and 2011 and bottled in 2020. The label reads “Parcel No.2”.

You can buy the Clynelish Reserve Casks 8 YO in Norway starting August 27 at NOK 925 (12065601).

Nose: Apple wax, and oranges. Fruity and rich. Hints of minerals and petroleum. Tinned exotic fruits.

Taste: Medium to light body. Delicate and robust at the same time. Fruity on the palate as well. Somewhat woody and chewy in style. Pepper, apples and citrus. Not very sweet at all.

Finish: Medium long finish. More apples now, and more fruity sweetness, but still tempered. Hints of oak.

Comment: A robust companion.

Score 87/100

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