Whisky

Built in 1967 in a rural setting in the Northern Highlands, Clynelish has continued to produce a muscular, slightly peaty whisky much valued by blenders. This 12-year-old bottling offers a complex nose of herbs, tropical fruits, light smoke and some minerality. The palate is intense and oily, with hints of waxed lemons, chalk, limestone, tangerines and sea salt.

This particular expression from Clynelish, aged 12 years and part of the Giaccone Short Cap series, showcases the distillery's capability to produce a whisky that balances its characteristic waxy texture with notes of fruits and a hint of smoke. The 'short cap' design signifies its selection and bottling by the distinguished Italian bottler, Giaccone, known for their expertise in identifying exceptional Scotch whiskies. Characterized by its waxy texture, hints of orchard fruits, slight smokiness, and a clean, balanced finish.

The Giaccone Short Cap series is a highly sought-after collection of single malt Scotch whiskies, distinguished by their distinctive bottling features, such as the 'short cap'. These releases are typically limited and curated by renowned Italian bottler Giaccone, known for selecting exceptional casks from distinguished distilleries.

Clynelish is a distillery located in Brora, in the Highlands region of Scotland, known for producing single malt Scotch whisky with a waxy, slightly smoky character. The distillery's history dates back to the 19th century, making it one of the older operating distilleries in Scotland.