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24th October 2024 |
Review of
Claxton's Dalswinton Series Clynelish 30
Year Old, it offers a mix of waxed
lemon citrus, grapefruit and melon with
a oaky edge, a very gentle touch of
vanilla and heather honey. A little like
a Highland Park with the peat removed,
brine gives it a coastal feel.
 Claxton's
Dalswinton Series Clynelish 30 Year Old is
one of five whiskies in Claxton's second
batch of releases in their Dalswinton
Series.
All the the whiskies in this release
have been distilled at a renowned
coastal Scotch whisky distillery, this
one was distilled at Clynelish in the
Northern Highlands of Scotland and was matured for 30 years in a
Bourbon Barrel before being bottled
at 44.4% ABV and only 100 bottles were
drawn from the cask.
Located on Scotland's northeast coast,
Clynelish Distillery is famed for
producing a rich, waxy distillate that
stands out in the whisky world. After 30
years of maturation, this whisky is said
to have retained its signature waxy
character while bursting with vibrant
stone fruits.
The design on the decanter is linked to the legend of
John "The Red" Comyn. According to local
folklore, in 1306, Comyn hid his
treasure in Comyn’s Pool on the
Dalswinton Estate shortly before his
fatal encounter with Robert the Bruce,
the future King of Scotland.
You will find Claxton's whisky available from
specialist online whisky shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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Claxton's Dalswinton Series Clynelish 30 Year Old Review
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Matured in a Bourbon Barrel. Bottled at
44.4% ABV. Non-chill filtered and
naturally coloured. RRP £995
William
Morrison's Tasting Notes:
Nose: Gentle
vanilla and butterscotch with a wee bit
of a honeyed edge, some distant apple
and melon
Taste: A
mix of waxed lemon citrus, grapefruit
and melon with a oaky edge, a very
gentle touch of vanilla and heather
honey. A late oak spiciness.
Finish: Still
a bit of heather honey, the grapefruit
and melon now with a brine edge hang in
there for a bit before giving way to the
oak to have the the final slightly
drying word.
Comment:
A little like a Highland Park with the
peat removed, the brine gives it a
coastal feel.
SMW Whisky
Score 84/100
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