Review #938; Scotch #206: Signatory Vintage Clynelish 23yr 1995

Signatory Vintage Clynelish 23yr (1995)

This is a single cask of Clynelish from independent bottlers Signatory Vintage. This single malt was aged for 23 years before being bottled at cask strength with no additives or chill filtering.

ABV: 57.7%

Nose: Honey, Shortbread, Hay, Lemon Zest, oak spice

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Waxy, Honey, Shortbread, Lemon Zest, Black Pepper, candied orange

Finish: Longer finish, Honey, Shortbread, Lemon Zest, Black Pepper, oak spice, candied Orange

Rating: 7/10

This is great. Honey, Waxy, Shortbread, its like an afternoon snack in a glass. The dried fruits bring a nice complexity as well. No surprise that a 90s Clynelish is as good as it is.

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