2023 Clynelish 10 Years Single Malt Whisky Special Release

品飲筆記：先是蜂蠟與檸檬皮的明亮香氣，隨之帶出海風鹹味、蜜餞的果香與一抹溫和的煙燻。入口圓潤帶油脂感，奶油糖、香草豆與烤橡木交織，尾韻以柑橘皮和焦糖慢慢延展。酒廠背景：克里尼利基位於高地海岸，長年受到海風、泥炭與冷涼氣候影響，造就獨特的「蠟質海岸感」。生產與釀造：以傳統銅製蒸餾器與細緻的蒸餾節奏保留香氣層次，使用鄰近農戶供應的大麥，發酵與蒸餾後在精選橡木桶中熟成約十年，木桶管理讓果香和香草甜味平衡出來。田域與環境：周邊海岸線、泥炭帶與冷冽空氣都是風味來源，田裡的大麥吸收高地獨有的礦物與潮濕微氣候，成就這支酒的海鹽與蜂蜜性格。飲用建議：先讓酒在杯中靜置約10分鐘或加幾滴水，慢慢品味它的層次與長韻。語氣輕鬆：這支十年帶點海邊小鎮的陽光與溫潤感，適合靜靜享受或配上一小盤煙燻起司，讓夜晚更從容。

Tasting note: Bright, waxy top notes—think beeswax and lemon zest—open to coastal sea spray, honeyed orchard fruit and a whisper of gentle smoke. The palate is creamy and slightly oily, showing salted caramel, vanilla bean and toasted oak before a long, layered finish of citrus pith and warm toffee. Producer notes: From the famed Clynelish distillery in the northern Highlands, this Special Release ten-year-old celebrates the house’s hallmark waxy character and maritime influence. Distillery notes: Clynelish’s coastal location and traditional distillation produce a fragrant, textured spirit; this bottling has been matured a decade in carefully selected oak casks to balance freshness with oak spice. Winemaking/maturation notes: Matured for 10 years in a selection of well-seasoned oak, the whisky shows restrained wood influence and lively fruit and honeyed tones. No grape components are involved—this is a malt whisky crafted from floor-malted barley, spirit-distillation and oak maturation. Vineyard/fields: Barley for Clynelish is sourced from nearby growers; the cool, salt-touched Highland air and peat/soil profile contribute to the distillery’s distinctive coastal-mineral signature. Serving suggestion: Pour and rest for about 10 minutes, or add a few drops of water to open aromatics. Best enjoyed neat or with a single ice sphere to temper intensity.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 46%
• Decant Time: 10 minutes
• Taste: beeswax, sea spray, saline, citrus zest, honey, toffee, vanilla, buttery, orchard fruit, gentle smoke, long finish
• Food Matching: Aged cheddar or smoked gouda, Dark chocolate (70% cacao), Smoked salmon or cured meats, Grilled lamb or pork with caramelised edges, Toffee or crème brûlée, Roasted nuts (almonds, hazelnuts)
• Grape Variety: Not applicable ,

Winery

克里尼利基（Clynelish）是高地海岸的經典酒廠，以那種特殊的蜂蠟感與海風礦物味聞名。酒廠靠近大麥田與海岸，使用傳統銅製蒸餾器與細緻的桶陳管理，讓酒體保有香氣層次與油潤口感。這款年度十年釋出，正好把明亮果香、蜜甜與海鹽感揉合在一起。

Clynelish is a coastal Highland distillery known for a distinctive waxy, maritime character. Built into a landscape of barley fields and sea breezes, the distillery uses traditional copper pot stills and careful maturation to produce spirits with fragrant top notes, oily texture and long finishes. This Special Release ten-year-old showcases the house style: bright citrus and waxy honey tempered by oak and coastal salinity.