Stoic Drinker’s Notes
2017-04-15 | Good/Very Good

New Release: Clynelish 1995-2016 21yo Douglas Laing Xtra Old Particular #11480 57.2%

Clynelish CLYNELISH 1995-2016 21yo DOUGLAS LAING XTRA OLD PARTICULAR #11480 57.2% one of 270 bottles, REFILL HOGSHEAD
Bottle #クライヌリッシュ(CLYNELISH)
It had a stable, distinctive character. Clynelish CLYNELISH 1995-2016 21yo DOUGLAS LAING XTRA OLD PARTICULAR #11480 57.2% one of 270 bottles, REFILL HOGSHEAD The aroma features orange or apricot jam, wax and resin, vanilla, oil, and a gradual maltiness. On the palate, it begins with a smooth, silky mouthfeel, expanding into a rich apricot jam sweetness and honeyed notes, with a subtle oak tightness and a waxy, oily finish. 【Good/Very Good】 This new release from Douglas Laing's premium range, Extra Old Particular, is Clynelish 1995, aged for 21 years. The unique waxy and oily nuances often found in both official and bottler releases were clearly present in both the aroma and flavor. It had a distinctive silky texture, with rich sweetness, maltiness, and high-quality bourbon cask nuances, making for a delicious Clynelish.