Clynelish 16 Years Old Gordon & MacPhail Cask Strength Collection Casks:6482+6484 57,9% 1997

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TASTING NOTE by G&M;
Colour: Dark gold.
WITHOUT WATER:
Nose: Stewed pears, baked pineapple and dried prune aromas along with star
anise, cinnamon and nutmeg. Burnt sugar and charred oak with a touch
of bonfire smoke develop.
Palate: Sichuan pepper spice with dark chocolate and roasted hazelnuts.
Flavours of prunes, red apple and orange pith take influence.
WITH WATER:
Nose: Passion fruit, mango and pineapple with a touch of vanilla. Red apple
aromas develop with hints of aniseed.
Palate: Creamy milk chocolate with a touch of salt. Stewed pears and dried
prunes with flavours of cinnamon are revealed.
Body: Medium
Finish: Medium
Cask Type(s): Refill Sherry Hogsheads.
Whisky Style: An autumn warming dram.