Clynelish The First Editions 1996 17 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 1437

Jun 4, 2026, 20:21:46

刚抿一小口，舌尖先触到一层软软的蜂蜡感，接着就是扑面而来的、像是雨后森林蕨类和湿黏土的气息。说它有烟熏吧，又不太像，更像是矿物感踩在了烟熏的边界上，有点神秘。🌿 中段开始变得有趣，奎宁那种微微的苦和橡皮泥的玩味感居然混在一起，意外地和谐。还能尝出点杏仁糖浆的甜香打底，但很克制。隐约有点草药茶、白葡萄酒和秋叶的层次。🍃 尾韵真是长啊，淡淡的烟草、一丝绿茶的收尾，还有点苦杏仁的影子。整体结构扎实，深度足够，越喝越有东西可以琢磨。喝到最后，嘴里还留着青椒、青橙皮、西柚和一点点芫荽的清新。真是绝了，这就是完美的东西啊。

Whiskyspace Notes 1359

Jun 3, 2026, 00:21:37

Right, took a sip and whoa, so much going on. First hit is like a crisp white wine, then this sweet orgeat syrup vibe – a bit like marzipan, you know? But wait, green tea bitterness comes through, balancing it out. 😊 As it develops, I get tobacco notes, subtle but there. The minerality starts to border on smokiness, almost like ash from a bonfire. Bitter almonds pop up again, and I'm thinking, 'This is one of the greatest distillates I've encountered.' Fruity side with grapefruits and green oranges, zesty and fresh. There's a waxy feel, like beeswax, and a hint of plasticine – oddly comforting. Green pepper adds a spicy edge. Perfect, really. Linseed oil gives it an earthy depth, and herbal teas with a quinine-y bitterness round it off. Coriander and clay layers make it complex. Fully that classic highland style, with real depth and structure. Quite the dram! 🥃

Thomas Lewis

May 27, 2026, 02:21:45

This one’s really got me going back and forth... First sip hits with this crisp, almost white wine-like zing 🍋, then it just waxes and waxes into this gorgeous beeswax texture. You get this perfect little hum of tobacco leaf right in the middle, not overpowering at all. Honestly, it’s one of the greatest distillates I’ve tried that’s not properly a smoky whisky. The sweetness here reminds me of orgeat syrup, but then there’s this green pepper and fern freshness that cuts through 🌿. A bitter almond note sneaks in, almost like you’re biting into a kiwi seed, with a hint of herbal teas cooling everything down. The finish is where the magic happens though – this minerality that’s bordering on smokiness just lingers forever. So long, so clean. 🤌

Tiffany Richardson

Apr 30, 2026, 05:11:35

Blimey, this dram's got a right lovely nose – deep smokiness with a bit of honey sweetness. On the tounge, it's smooth and rich, hints of fruit and spice. A warm finish, perfect for a chilly evening. 🥃 Sometimes a slight oaky note peeks through, but overall very quaffable. Cheers!