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This is a single cask Clynelish 1982 from the stocks of Douglas Laing. Clynelish aficionados claim that 1982 is one of the best years for the distillery. It was bottled in the Old Malt Cask series,…

For a standard entry level bottling this is a good representation of the Glendronach line. I think the 15yo ought to be the bottle to have on the shelf. I have the 8yo (discontinued) on my shelf and will…

I bought this bottle to explore the other Islay offerings and I was very impressed. The peat is quite heavy which, in the case of Laphroaig was a turn off, but here it is complimented with a range of…

Tasting NotesAppearance: Honey goldNose: Almost violent Mega melted butter baby vomit. peat, Peat, peaT, peAT, pEAT, and PEAT... Bacon, salt, pepper, cinnamon, honey-glazed ham, hot-buttered popcorn,…

Tasting NotesAppearance: Pale with a golden hue.Nose: Initially sharp and eye-stinging as expected with a CS whisky, but after 5 minutes, the peat really comes through, slight cinnamon, sweet mint, salty…

Tasting NotesAppearance: Honey goldNose: Insistent Sweet, floral, tropical fruits, mild honeyPalate: Smooth and steady Starts sweet, developing spiciness initially, fruity, creamy, mild citrusFinish:…

This is for BB&R Clynelish 1997. I've heard so many great things about Clynelish that I decided to subject myself to the ruthless price gouging of the LCBO to procure a few bottles. This is the first of…

A review of Hart Bros Clynelish 1998, bottled in 2013. Round two for Clynelish. Nose: lemon syrup, lemon liqueur, anise, citrus, and bread. Palate: dry, syrupy, and slightly sweet. Wood spice, a grassy…

A review for Dun Bheagan Clynelish 22 years old, distilled 1990 and bottled in 2013, finished in port hogsheads cask 93781/93783, 798 bottles. Nose: a busy nose. Red berries, honey, wood, cream, a hint…

A final review for Blackadder Raw Cask Clynelish 19 year old, distilled 1995 and bottled 2014, cask 1471, 8 of 60. The only Clynelish I did not pick up from the LCBO. Instead of being ruthless ripped off…