Review #368; Scotch #140: Clynelish 25yr 1993 SMWS 26.125 ” Valentin’s moustache wax”

This is an offering from the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society, a Clynelish aged for 25 years in Ex-Bourbon barrels. This was bottled at cask strength with no color added and was non-chill filtered.

ABV: 47.7%

Nose: Tart, Vanilla frosting, floral, herbal, honey, orange citrus hint, light brine.

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, waxy. Honey, vanilla bean, black pepper, floralness, herbal, orange peel, balanced oak spice.

Finish: Medium length, orange peel, honey, wax, vanilla bean, light allspice, floralness, herbal.

Rating: 7/10

This is a delicious, well balanced Clynelish. The waxiness and floralness is there and its well-tempered by the aging. There is a good depth of flavor to it and complexity. Price point aside, this is a tasty offering.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect


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