Clynelish 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Signatory Bottling)

Clynelish 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Signatory Bottling)

Founded in 1819, Clynelish Distillery is situated along the stormy coast of Sutherland County in the Highlands region of Scotland. The distillery was first established by the Marquis of Stafford who, after marrying into the Sutherland family, became the first Duke of Sutherland. For a number of years after the original distillery was constructed, the quality of Clynelish whisky was so prized that only friends of the Duke were able to purchase the whisky. Today nearly two centuries after its initial founding Clynelish Distillery continues to use many of the same ingredients, including Highlands-malted barley and water sourced from Clynemilton Burn, in crafting its single malt whisky as it did under the stewardship of the Duke of Sutherland. Once the malted barley and water arrive at the distillery, the grains are milled and mashed before being fermented in Clynelish's wooden washbacks. While wooden washbacks are more expensive and difficult to maintain as compared to stainless steel washbacks, they absorb a portion of the heat generated during the fermentation process and thus, create a lighter and more rich whisky. After fermentation, the wash is distilled twice: first through Clynelish's copper-pot wash still and then again through its spirit still. Clynelish 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky was distilled on May 27, 1998 and matured in an American oak cask that was previously used to mature bourbon (Cask #7763). After maturing for 5,718 days, the whisky was bottled without the use of chill filtration or artificial coloring. As a result, it has an aroma of honey, cardamom, oak and mint that give way to notes of cinnamon, dry malt, ginger and creamy vanilla on the palate. The finish is long and slightly sweet, with hints of citrus, oranges and dark chocolate. Only 374 have ever been produced. Pick one up today!