Clynelish 17 Years Old 1982 Cask #5739 (Lombard)

The bottler Lombard bottled this Clynelish, a 17 year old, distilled in 1982, from cask 5739, bottled at 63.3%. Clynelish is a waxy, citrussy Highland single malt from the village of Brora. Its waxy character, a candle wax and beeswax texture, is prized above almost any other by blenders.

It was distilled for the waxy, oily spirit Clynelish is known for, giving the oily, candle wax character Clynelish is prized for. A refill bourbon hogshead held it, keeping the waxy character to the fore. At oxidative maturity vanillin and lactones are fully expressed, the wax and citrus at their best. Vanillin and oak lactones from the wood lend vanilla and coconut over the wax. Long ageing turns the fresh lemon towards candied orange, beeswax and tropical fruit. The distillery was built in 1967 next to the original Clynelish of 1819, which was renamed Brora and later closed.

At a full 63.3% it is bold yet waxy. An oily wax with citrus and brine, with a soft vanilla from the oak. The mouthfeel is oily, the citrus carried on a waxy body. The finish is deep, waxy and maritime. This is Clynelish's oily, coastal Highland style.