Scotch

Clynelish 14 Year Old: The Waxy Highland Gem — Brora's Replacement and the Backbone of JW Gold

Name: Clynelish 14 Year Old: The Waxy Highland Gem — Brora's Replacement and the Backbone of JW Gold
Brand: Clynelish Distillery
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.0 (1 reviews)

8 /10

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Distillery: Clynelish Distillery
Type: Scotch
Age: 14 Years
ABV: 46% ABV
Price: £53.50

Clynelish 14 Year Old is a Scotch whisky made by Clynelish Distillery. ABV: 46% ABV. Age: 14 Years. Our expert rating is 8/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Beeswax, honey, tropical fruit, orange peel, sea salt, vanilla, candle wax, light coastal minerality — the waxy signature immediately apparent

Palate

Waxy, oily texture — rich butterscotch, orchard fruits, white grape, lemon zest, gentle brine, toffee, light pepper — creamy, medium-bodied

Finish

Medium-long — crème brûlée, caramel, poached pear, white chocolate, mild spice, a distant whisper of peat — the wax carrying through

Expert Review

8/10

Built 1967 to replace the legendary Brora distillery next door. The backbone malt of Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve. Famous for its signature waxy, oily character from tall stills and long fermentation. Coastal Sutherland location. 46% — unusually high for Diageo's core range. One of the most respected 'hidden gem' malts in Diageo's portfolio.