Nose:This Clynelish starts off with the trademark waxy nose, including wild honey. Also toffee, lemon curd, and above all apple! Apple crumble with cinnamon and cream, with the slightest hint of nutmeg and black pepper. No alcoholic nip whatsoever.

Taste:

It is obviously a sweet and sour apple, first you get a waxy mouthfeel, then a muscular attack, a certain acidity shines through now. But it is all so beautifully balanced! Fruity and spicy without being overtly sweet - a great combo in my book.Finish:

Oak and vanilla are lingering for a pretty long time. This must have been an amazing first-fill bourbon cask. But again, the savoury note is not over the top. Certain mineral notes come up as well.

Comment:

An extremely well-balanced, well-put-together Clynelish without any posh attitude, top-notch bourbon cask maturation which yields a spicy, but at all times creamy, waxy and elegant malt. Definitely recommend for those who can appreciate a good Clynelish.