Clynelish 12 Year Old Special Releases 2022 is a richly expressive Highland single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Diageo as part of their prestigious Special Releases series, themed “Legends Untold – Chapter 2.” Known as The Wildcat’s Golden Gaze, this striking edition has been double matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, layering decadent sweetness and spice over Clynelish’s famously waxy, coastal character. The result is a bold and luxurious interpretation of this cult-favourite distillery.
Why We Think You’ll Love It
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Part of Diageo’s prestigious Special Releases 2022 – Legends Untold: Chapter 2
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Nicknamed “The Wildcat’s Golden Gaze”
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Double matured in PX & Oloroso sherry casks for depth and richness
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Showcases Clynelish’s iconic waxy, citrus-led Highland style
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A highly collectible and flavour-forward limited edition
The Clynelish 12 Year Old Special Releases 2022 is a bold and indulgent Highland single malt, where sumptuous sherry richness meets the distillery’s unmistakable waxy elegance. A must-have for collectors and fans of expressive, modern Scotch whisky with real character.
Bottle Information
Bottle Information
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
NOSE: Creamy top notes soon give way to light yet complex fruity and herbal aromas; subtle, understated suggestions of fruity mincemeat, tinned pears, even heather honey. Deeper still, spicy scents of oak preview a soaring intensity on the palate. A drop of water increases the herbal note, while also introducing a familiar waxy hint.
PALATE: A very smooth, mouth-filling texture introduces a lively taste that is rich and wine-sweet overall, the palate well-balanced by snarling peppery, oaky spice. A little water enhances the sweetness, steers the smoothness of the texture towards waxiness and rounds the flavours, which soon give way again to spicy heat.
FINISH: Quite long, chili-spiced, and appetisingly drying, with lingering pepper. A little water enhances the creamy-smooth texture and adds a little more spice.
