Clynelish 1974 - 23 Year Old Rare Malts 70cl 59.1%
Clynelish 1974 - 23 Year Old Rare Malts 70cl 59.1%
Clynelish 1974 - 23 Year Old Rare Malts 70cl 59.1%
Clynelish 1974 - 23 Year Old Rare Malts 70cl 59.1%
Clynelish 1974 - 23 Year Old Rare Malts 70cl 59.1%
Clynelish 1974 - 23 Year Old Rare Malts 70cl 59.1%
Clynelish 1974 - 23 Year Old Rare Malts 70cl 59.1%
Clynelish 1974 - 23 Year Old Rare Malts 70cl 59.1%

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🥃 Clynelish 1974 – 23 Year Old Rare Malts Selection – 70cl, 59.1% ABV A Legendary Highland Single Malt from the Esteemed Rare Malts Series The Clynelish 1974 – 23 Year Old, bottled in the late 1990s as part of Diageo’s iconic Rare Malts Selection, is a cask strength Highland single malt Scotch whisky revered for its depth, waxy texture, and maritime complexity. Distilled in 1974 and matured for 23 years before bottling at a potent 59.1% ABV, this release captures the character of old-school Clynelish at its finest. A cult favourite among seasoned whisky drinkers and investors alike, this bottling hails from a golden age of distillation and is increasingly rare on the secondary market. 🔍 Tasting Notes – Clynelish 1974 Rare Malts 23 Year Old Appearance: Deep straw gold Nose: Intensely aromatic. Notes of beeswax, coastal brine, wet stone, citrus zest, paraffin, and apple peel. Complex layers of old oak, dried herbs, and sea spray. Palate: Bold and oily. Waxy texture carries flavours of salted lemon, mineral-rich peat, white pepper, honeycomb, and malted barley. High ABV delivers power and intensity—benefits from a touch of water. Finish: Long, dry, and savoury. A lingering impression of smoke, wax, and coastal minerals with a whisper of fruit and leather. 🏰 About the Distillery & Rare Malts Series Clynelish Distillery, located in Brora in the northern Highlands, is one of Diageo’s most respected single malt producers. Known for its distinct waxy character and coastal freshness, it shares historical ties with the legendary Brora Distillery, which was mothballed in 1983. This 1974 vintage was released under the now-discontinued Rare Malts Selection, a series showcasing cask-strength bottlings from both active and silent distilleries. These releases are widely sought after for their purity, rarity, and historical significance. 🎁 Why Buy the Clynelish 1974 Rare Malts? Distilled: 1974 Bottled: Late 1990s (as part of the Rare Malts series) Age: 23 Years Strength: 59.1% ABV (Natural Cask Strength) Bottle Size: 70cl Distillery: Clynelish, Highlands Series: Rare Malts Selection ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Clynelish 1974 Rare Malts, Clynelish 23 Year Old 1974, Clynelish Rare Malts Selection, Clynelish 1974 23 Years 70cl, Highland single malt cask strength, Clynelish whisky 59.1% ABV, Buy Clynelish 1974 Rare Malts online, Clynelish 23 Year Old 1974 for sale USA/UK/EU/Taiwan/Japan/Singapore/Hong Kong Collectable Clynelish whisky vintage, Clynelish Rare Malts review and tasting notes, Investment-grade Highland whisky, Vintage Scotch whisky, Highland whisky for collectors, Wax-forward single malt, Natural cask strength Scotch, Limited edition Diageo whisky, Old-style Clynelish profile,   🥇 Reasons to Own the Clynelish 1974 Rare Malts Distilled in the pre-modernisation era of Scotch whisky Captures the classic waxy Clynelish profile rarely seen today Part of the legendary Rare Malts Selection Perfect for whisky connoisseurs or high-end gifts

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🥃 Clynelish 1974 – 23 Year Old Rare Malts Selection – 70cl, 59.1% ABV A Legendary Highland Single Malt from the Esteemed Rare Malts Series The Clynelish 1974 – 23 Year Old, bottled in the late 1990s as part of Diageo’s iconic Rare Malts Selection, is a cask strength Highland single malt Scotch whisky revered for its depth, waxy texture, and maritime complexity. Distilled in 1974 and matured for 23 years before bottling at a potent 59.1% ABV, this release captures the character of old-school Clynelish at its finest. A cult favourite among seasoned whisky drinkers and investors alike, this bottling hails from a golden age of distillation and is increasingly rare on the secondary market. 🔍 Tasting Notes – Clynelish 1974 Rare Malts 23 Year Old Appearance: Deep straw gold Nose: Intensely aromatic. Notes of beeswax, coastal brine, wet stone, citrus zest, paraffin, and apple peel. Complex layers of old oak, dried herbs, and sea spray. Palate: Bold and oily. Waxy texture carries flavours of salted lemon, mineral-rich peat, white pepper, honeycomb, and malted barley. High ABV delivers power and intensity—benefits from a touch of water. Finish: Long, dry, and savoury. A lingering impression of smoke, wax, and coastal minerals with a whisper of fruit and leather. 🏰 About the Distillery & Rare Malts Series Clynelish Distillery, located in Brora in the northern Highlands, is one of Diageo’s most respected single malt producers. Known for its distinct waxy character and coastal freshness, it shares historical ties with the legendary Brora Distillery, which was mothballed in 1983. This 1974 vintage was released under the now-discontinued Rare Malts Selection, a series showcasing cask-strength bottlings from both active and silent distilleries. These releases are widely sought after for their purity, rarity, and historical significance. 🎁 Why Buy the Clynelish 1974 Rare Malts? Distilled: 1974 Bottled: Late 1990s (as part of the Rare Malts series) Age: 23 Years Strength: 59.1% ABV (Natural Cask Strength) Bottle Size: 70cl Distillery: Clynelish, Highlands Series: Rare Malts Selection ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Clynelish 1974 Rare Malts, Clynelish 23 Year Old 1974, Clynelish Rare Malts Selection, Clynelish 1974 23 Years 70cl, Highland single malt cask strength, Clynelish whisky 59.1% ABV, Buy Clynelish 1974 Rare Malts online, Clynelish 23 Year Old 1974 for sale USA/UK/EU/Taiwan/Japan/Singapore/Hong Kong Collectable Clynelish whisky vintage, Clynelish Rare Malts review and tasting notes, Investment-grade Highland whisky, Vintage Scotch whisky, Highland whisky for collectors, Wax-forward single malt, Natural cask strength Scotch, Limited edition Diageo whisky, Old-style Clynelish profile,   🥇 Reasons to Own the Clynelish 1974 Rare Malts Distilled in the pre-modernisation era of Scotch whisky Captures the classic waxy Clynelish profile rarely seen today Part of the legendary Rare Malts Selection Perfect for whisky connoisseurs or high-end gifts

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Colour

Deep straw gold

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NOSE

Intensely aromatic, Notes of beeswax, coastal brine, wet stone, citrus zest, paraffin, and apple peel. Complex layers of old oak, dried herbs, and sea spray.

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Palate

Bold and oily. Waxy texture carries flavours of salted lemon, mineral-rich peat, white pepper, honeycomb, and malted barley. High ABV delivers power and intensity—benefits from a touch of water.

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FINSIH

Long, dry, and savoury. A lingering impression of smoke, wax, and coastal minerals with a whisper of fruit and leather.

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Highlands

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Single cask, Single malt, and Cask strength

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23 Year Old

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Clynelish

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Clynelish Distillery

Founded in 1819 as Clynelish by the Marquis of Stafford, the distillery aimed to reduce local whisky smuggling. After being acquired by Glasgow-based James Ainslie & Heilbron in 1896, it was rebuilt with new floor maltings and a kiln. In 1967, a new Clynelish distillery was built just across the road, completing in 1968. The original distillery was renamed Brora in 1969, derived from the Old Norse Bru’r aa meaning “the bridges river.” Brora was bought by Scottish Malt Distillers (later part of Diageo) in 1930 and closed in 1983. The original Brora buildings now serve as a visitor center and warehouse for the modern Clynelish distillery. Clynelish, which had largely supplied malt for blending, released its first official bottling, the 14 Year Old, in 2002. A 12-year-old expression followed in 2010 for the “Friends of the Classic Malts” range. In 2014, Diageo announced a £30m expansion, though it was delayed. A year-long refurbishment was completed in June 2017, and the distillery now operates with 10 washbacks and three pairs of stills, producing 4.8 million litres of alcohol weekly.

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