Clynelish Distiller's Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Clynelish Distiller's Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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. Following distillation, Clynelish Distiller's Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky is matured for approximately 14 years in traditional oak casks. After its initial beautyrest, the whisky is double-barreled, or finished, in casks that were previously used to mature Oloroso Seco. The Oloroso casks contribute notes of dried fruits, raisins, cherries and honey to the whisky, and complement its notes of oak, cinnamon and caramel. Once the whisky has been finished in the Oloroso casks, it is brought to proof and bottled. Clynelish Distiller's Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky has an aroma of rum, raisins, chocolate, oranges and apples. The aroma gives way to a chewy body, with notes of dried fruits, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, coffee and butterscotch, and ultimately leads to a long finish accented by caramel and cinnamon. While Clynelish remains one of the more obscure distilleries in Scotland, the quality of whisky it produces and its steadfast commitment to Scottish tradition are sure to put it on the map. Pick up a bottle today!