Clynelish 1982 Scotch Malt Sales Celtic Cross

There are many good bottles from 1982 as well. Clynelish CLYNELISH 1982 SCOTCH MALT SALES CELTIC CROSS 46% The aroma features orange oil and apricot tea, with subtle notes of guava and apple, tree sap and wax, black tea, coconut, and cream. On the palate, it has a relatively gentle mouthfeel with a smooth, slightly slick texture. Oily characteristics emerge, reminiscent of undercooked apricot jam, with a rich sweetness and nut cream flavors. The finish is pleasant and long-lasting. [Good/Very Good] This Clynelish 1982 was bottled by Scotch Malt Sales under the Celtic Cross label. Bottled at 46% ABV, it was likely released around five years ago (no specific details are provided). While 1982 Clynelish bottlings often exhibit a captivating depth similar to the 1972 vintage (particularly from BBR), this bottle also stood out. Distinct elements like apricot tea, tree sap, wax, and oil were clearly present, and the viscous texture remained intact despite dilution. Although the body feels slightly lighter due to dilution, the aroma is more vibrant and fruity, and the richness doesn't feel cloying—attributes likely due to the dilution. While I've mentioned similar observations before, I believe this isn't because Clynelish had a special distillation style in 1982, but rather that an unusually large quantity of high-quality casks were released during that period. This bottle lived up to expectations with its delicious profile. I believe it was sold for less than 10,000 yen. Though several years ago, it was a good era. I had stockpiled many bottles of the same vintage, but I remember deciding against purchasing this one due to dilution. In hindsight, that was a missed opportunity.