New Release: Clynelish 1997-2016 19 Year Old Maltman #6918 51.2%

An unexpectedly interesting marriage. Clynelish CLYNELISH 1997-2016 19yo The maltman #6918 51.2% one of 236 bottles, Lagavulin cask A viscous aroma with apricot jam, nuts fried in oil and wax, tree resin, cinnamon, briny sea breeze in the background, rich. When drinking, it has a viscous, silky texture with apricot jam, slightly sticky but rich sweetness, tannins of concentrated black tea, a bit floating but gradually peat with briny notes, long finish. [Good/Very Good, Interesting] New release from Maltman at Meadowside Blending Co., Clynelish 1997, 19 years old. This interesting specification of aging in Lagavulin casks has been discussed, and I heard it sold out quickly. I thought Clynelish and well-aged Lagavulin have some common points, especially the viscous texture with apricot jam and tree resin-like notes often feel similar. So, in this bottle, I unconsciously focused on those aspects while drinking, but indeed those nuances were strongly felt. In addition, Clynelish-like notes of wax and oil are present, with rich sweetness and tannins, and although the peat feels slightly floating, it is clearly perceptible. I felt that similar characteristics are emphasized, and as a marriage, it feels natural. I think it would become even more natural and delicious as the peat integrates further. Such cask usage is unique to bottlers, I think. While drinking, I discussed with the master, but rather than Diageo's Clynelish being poured into Lagavulin's empty casks and then sent to Maltman, I think it is more likely that the owner of Maltman originally owned Lagavulin casks from Heart Brothers and aged Clynelish spirit separately purchased in those casks. Featuring empty casks feels a bit like a forbidden move, but I want to say that it's a good decision if the content is delicious, rather than just selling one bottle for novelty. #Clynelish (CLYNELISH)