Clynelish 18-year-old - Waxen Sun

Clynelish

WB 87.5 266 оценок 51.6 %vol 18 лет 700

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Clynelish 18-year-old Waxen Sun — восково-фруктовый, «классический» Clynelish с тропическими и цитрусовыми нотами, но с умеренной восковитостью и спорным соотношением цены и качества.

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В отзывах виски чаще всего описывают как узнаваемо «классический» Clynelish с восковым характером, но воск здесь нередко ощущается приглушённым или уступающим фруктовой составляющей. Нос и вкус в большинстве заметок строятся вокруг тропических и цитрусовых нот — ананас, манго, папайя, маракуйя, зелёное яблоко, лимон, персик, — дополненных мёдом, ванилью, карамелью, солодом и мягкими дубовыми/пряными оттенками; встречаются также минеральные, солоноватые и травянистые мотивы. Финиш описывают по-разному: от среднего до длинного, часто тёплый, восково-фруктовый, иногда с пряностью, дубом и лёгкой горечью. Несколько отзывов отмечают, что виски выигрывает от добавления воды, а также что он проще и менее выразителен, чем можно ожидать от 18-летнего cask strength. Критические замечания касаются в первую очередь цены и глубины: часть отзывов считает виски слишком дорогим для того, что он даёт, «простым», «недостаточно характерным» или не оправдывающим ожиданий от 18-летнего Clynelish; отдельные заметки упоминают избыточную горечь, перец, спиртуозность и посторонние ноты вроде арахиса или лука. При этом многие отзывы прямо называют его качественным, хорошо сделанным и достойным покупки, а один сравнивает его с улучшенной версией Clynelish 14. Единого мнения о том, насколько выражена восковитость и насколько оправдана цена, в текстах нет — оценки и впечатления расходятся.

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dazi_gomi Expert Senior 88 08 oct 2025 10:20 am

Standard 00's Clynelish. A fruity flavor reminiscent of Distillery exclusives. Recommended for those who enjoy the "Clean style" Clynelish.

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

MarcinSmm Connoisseur 88 18 oct 2025 8:10 pm

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Totoro Connoisseur 89 25 nov 2025 8:13 pm

A beautiful Clynelish that excels with a few drops of water. Really well done, but sadly way too expensive.

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Нос	89	Exceedingly aromatic, very pronounced and present. Dry yet creamy, tart but fruity, with a crisp tingle of oak – extremely well-balanced.
Вкус	90	With the right amount of water, it's downright mellow and maximally more-ish. Lovely balance of citrus, spice and waxes. For me, the real action is toward the back end, though, with its spot-on crescendo of well-behaved oak.
Финиш	89	The moments immediately after it goes down are the best. Expertly crafted finished, with just the right balance between spirit and cask notes. Not super long, but perfectly harmonious.

Yuliyan78 Expert Senior 88 12 dec 2025 7:33 pm

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

ryju007 Connoisseur 87 29 dec 2025 9:02 pm

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Нос	88	A pleasant fruity aroma - pears, apples, honey plums, a lot of vegetation including God's bread, mineral accents - dust, lime, after a while yeast pastries, chocolate notes
Вкус	87	A lot of sweetness, consistent with the aroma, pleasant bitterness of the fruit stone with a distinct pepperiness
Финиш	87	Quite long, pleasantly warming, bitter with a distinct sweetness.

Clearerscroll64 Expert Junior 87 30 dec 2025 5:34 pm

нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

dram-drinker Connoisseur 87 30 dec 2025 9:50 pm

Waxy, citric - quite classic

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Нос	87	Vanilla, lemon peel, hay, citric, newspaper, old books, little waxes, honeydew, almonds, marzipan
Вкус	87	Oily, creamy, waxy, citric, pepper, honey, subtle sweetness, spices, vanilla, almonds, marzipan, lemon peel, old books
Финиш	86	Long, burning, spices, pepper, vanilla, citric, little waxy

herdertje Expert Senior 86 22 apr 2026 9:06 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

DirkRahden Expert Senior 87 13 aug 2026 6:51 pm

The nose is rather restrained, but pleasant with notes of wax, plenty of fruit, and ample spicy oak. A strong showing on the palate, but the finish is comparatively weak.

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Нос	86	It starts with a little malt, then immediately comes a whole basket full of tropical fruits with pineapple, mango and mirabelle plums, followed by dry oak notes.
Вкус	89	Initially alcohol, which very quickly gives way to wax and honey. Then soft notes of green apples and abundant tropical fruits, followed by distinct oak, vanilla, and spices.
Финиш	86	The finish is medium-long and slightly fruity at the beginning, then spicy notes remain.

rud1no Expert Senior 88 11 oct 2025 7:12 pm

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87

taucherer Expert Senior 89 17 oct 2025 1:31 pm

I did a tasting of all the 2025 Diageo Special Releases with friends, and this was the most popular among them. Indeed, it's clean and somewhat oily, with no negative notes - an excellent malt. However, those who love Clynelish might find it lacking in character and somewhat underwhelming.

gaboruso Connoisseur 87 18 nov 2025 9:43 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

GLEN MAUR Connoisseur 86 11 dec 2025 9:27 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Damek Connoisseur 88 26 dec 2025 5:54 pm

88,00

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	Nose: Vanilla cream, burnt white sugar, beeswax, honey, a touch of floral, melon, candied pineapple, Haribo tropical fruit jelly, and peach syrup. Well-balanced, the spices delicately emphasize the smooth, understated character. 88.00
Вкус	87	Palate: Plenty of tartness, dry wood, spices, licorice, bitter cream, wax, a touch of dust, apricots, red apple peel. Exceptionally smooth and drinkable despite the significant tartness. 87.50
Финиш	88	Finish: Long, warming, slightly sweet, creamy, fruity, honeyed and waxy, with notes of tart wood, hay, and a hint of musty, dry cocoa. 88.00

Whisnyx Expert Senior 87 01 feb 2026 3:32 am

Lovely, coastal, citrusy nose, but the palate feels a bit hollow compared to how promising the aromas are.

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Нос	88	Pineapple at first, then citrus-forward—very lemony. There’s a hint of green apple early on, but with time it leans more into peach. Overall it has a slightly cosmetic, powdery vibe. Gradually a seashell/coastal saltiness comes up, and a gingery spice helps fill out what would otherwise feel a bit light in volume.
Вкус	87	Less fruit-driven than the nose. The alcohol prickle is gentle for the strength, and sweetness is fairly low; instead the acidity stands out more. Lemon citrus leads, with an earthy-ginger spice and a light “fresh wood” oak note. When rolled around, a touch of salinity and a shell-like minerality appear, then a faint nuttiness toward the end.
Финиш	86	It closes as an extension of the palate. Right after swallowing, a light nutty note and fresh-cut wood show up on the exhale. Lemon acidity lingers for a while, then it settles into a slightly bitter, herbal aftertaste.

Der Franke Expert Senior 87 06 apr 2026 11:25 pm

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

ychany Expert Junior 88 27 jul 2026 1:11 pm

Shares recognizable character with Clynelish 14, yet stands as a distinct entity. While it doesn't fully live up to high cask-strength expectations on paper, there's no denying it remains a thoroughly delicious whisky.

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Нос	89	An expansive, complex bouquet of fruit leads with pineapple, coconut, green apple, and peach. Showcases the signature waxy trait distinct to Clynelish. A faint sea spray saltiness wafts gently underneath. Subtle sweetness emerges through smooth vanilla and buttery biscuit dough. Holds an elegant honey and floral interplay reminiscent of Balvenie. Crisp lemon citrus provides a bright, refreshing lift. Easily the most fruit-forward Clynelish I have ever encountered.
Вкус	87	A rich combination of thick waxiness and honey spreads across the palate first. Crisp green apple flesh and tropical coconut deliver vibrant fruitiness. Gentle oak woodiness makes a subtle, restrained presence known. An oily herbal coating of mint and rosemary glazes the tongue. Stony minerality and sea salt evoke a fresh ocean-spray salinity. Faint baked notes bring to mind crisp biscuits or streusel topping
Финиш	88	Waxy, mint, rosemary, pear, Cucurbitaceae. The coat of wax remains the most dominant element throughout. A gentle, cooling herbal prickle of mint and rosemary lingers. The fruity tone shifts away from crisp apple, moving closer to juicy pear. Resolves into a strong Cucurbitaceae (melon/gourd) note that grips the finish and persists for a long time. Great finish length, though ending purely on melon skin leaves a slightly unusual impression.

Crushed_ldH Connoisseur 88 04 sep 2026 3:20 pm

A decent bourbon cask-matured whisky, without distinct waxy characteristics. Even though the "pineapple cut" was not strong, it did seems to have had some influence on the entire whisky.

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Нос	88	Subtle pineapple on the background, butterscotch candy, vanilla, green apple, white peach
Вкус	88	White peach, white flower blossom, green apple, pineapple without much sourness
Финиш	87	Peach skin, floral, typical vanilla and green apple of bourbon cask, subtle hay bitterness.

Fight65 Connoisseur 89 10 dec 2025 1:36 pm

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Нос	89
Вкус	90	IT: 91 An extremely great, full-bodied initial!! B: 90
Финиш	87	Rather short finish.

minialkoff Connoisseur 88 12 dec 2025 11:06 pm

23+21.5+21.5+22

KIMCHIBaby Connoisseur 86 30 dec 2025 4:32 pm

More disappointing than expected. There’s enough quality here to call it solid, yet the off-notes stand out more than they should.

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Нос	87	Green apple, raw peanut, lemon, pineapple, muscat grape, apple mango, dairy "Fresh and sweet, but slightly dull" The nose is filled with bright, sweet fruit aromas. It opens with crisp green apple, followed by lemon and pineapple acidity, then shifts into the sweetness of muscat grape and apple mango. The progression of aromas is quite engaging. It clearly feels like a well-made whisky, but a hint of raw peanut-like greenness and dullness slightly detracts from the experience.
Вкус	86	Pineapple, peanut, green apple, lime, apple mango, bitterness, onion "The opening is vibrant and fruity, but.." The first sip is distinctly fruity, with pineapple and apple mango bursting onto the palate. Green apple and lime sweetness follow, but soon an odd peanut note appears, gradually morphing into an onion-like pungency. Just when you start to question it, excessive bitterness sets in, making the palate feel somewhat disappointing. It might work better when the palate is already a bit dulled, but as a first dram, it’s not particularly appealing.
Финиш	85	Alcohol, apple mango, onion, chalk, woody "It is clearly a Clynelish, but…" As it moves into the finish, chalky and waxy notes become more pronounced. Strangely, a vodka-like alcohol sharpness emerges, followed by a touch of apple mango sweetness. Onion-like pungency and woody notes linger, resulting in a slightly unpleasant finish.

manspear Expert Senior 87 07 jan 2026 1:15 pm

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

AdiBera Expert Senior 88 10 jan 2026 4:05 pm

Mikelem Expert Senior 88 10 apr 2026 12:02 pm

A very successful item, I don't know if for me it's not the best DSR from 2025

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Нос	88	green apples, grass, wax of course, butter cookies, croissant with butter
Вкус	88	sweetness of apples and pears, delicate honey with a waxy aftertaste of honeycomb, pound cake, icing, well arranged
Финиш	87	quite long, fruity, slightly oily

Cubey666 Connoisseur 87 27 may 2026 4:20 pm

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Нос	87	honey, white and yellow fruit, vanilla, peaches, lychee.
Вкус	88	wax, vanilla, pear, apple, tangerines, sugar, white pepper.
Финиш	86	vanilla, hay, sugar, honey, wax, apple, licorice root.

Dramtastic.86 Expert Senior 88 06 jun 2026 5:08 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

CluaranDeilgneach Member Senior 87 06 aug 2026 12:09 am

This whisky reminds me of an early summer afternoon with a pleasant, delicate breeze, and the smell of warm ground, wax, rapeseed fields, and fresh red apples; the buzzing sound of distantly, and tirelessly working little bees, and the taste of a thick loaf of freshly-baked bread covered with apple marmelade, and rapeseed honey. This Clynelish is decent, but lacks depth. It is certainly not what I was looking for in 18yo Clynelish in CS, regarding price. I find it just too simple, too obvious, and too alcoholic. In my eyes, it is a youngling (aprx. 10-12yo) beeing mature too soon. BUT This whisky provides calm in a way I have described it above, and therefore I will grant it an extra point.

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

QQmubai Connoisseur 88 05 oct 2025 9:05 pm

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

StefanKatonaXXL Expert Senior 87 31 oct 2025 10:23 pm

Beautiful fruity, pineapple, malty, candy-like sweet aroma with a slight woody note in both the aroma and taste... I really enjoyed this one.

Tommy7817 Expert Senior 90 06 nov 2025 4:22 pm

нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

JNuyts Connoisseur 88 17 nov 2025 5:09 pm

нос 85 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

Sanma Expert Senior 85 14 jan 2026 1:09 am

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Нос	87	Peach, citrus, floral notes, honey, herbs, spice, vanilla
Вкус	84	Bitterness, citrus, apple, herbs, tannins, peach, floral notes, spice
Финиш	84	Tannins, floral notes, fruit, herbs, spice, onion

Sweetspot Connoisseur 85 12 feb 2026 12:20 pm

bitter finish

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

Dionysus Connoisseur 88 22 apr 2026 9:28 pm

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 87

sengaia Expert Senior 90 11 jun 2026 10:43 pm

The nose is on wax and honey, but also a bit shy - water really is needed to open it up, then the honey and fruits take over for a complete and classic Clynelish nose. The palate is waxy, oily and honeyed with some chalk as well. Despite the relatively low starting ABV it is a great swimmer and water brings out more complexity for the full Clynelish experience. The finish is warm on wax and honey. This is one of those drams where a sample will give you a too limited impression. If you are a Clynelish fan, as I am, this is a bottle well worth getting.

t2lecaster Member Senior 86 29 jun 2026 3:12 am

Just a run-of-the-mill Clynelish. It falls short if you drink it expecting a typical 18-year-old Clynelish, but for a Clynelish at the 200,000 KRW price point, the flavor is excellent. Is it really worth going through immense effort to source a bottle? Personally, I preferred the hand fill.

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Нос	86	Green apple, Acetone, Lemon, Pineapple, Waxiness A strong alcohol presence relative to its ABV. Fruity notes like green apple, pineapple, and lemon. It is sweet and tart. A faint waxiness; it feels quite spicy and sharp. Decent for the price point, but disappointing considering its age statement. It makes me wonder if the hand fill I had earlier was better.
Вкус	87	Apple, Lemon, Pineapple, Vanilla, Pepper, Waxiness Refreshing fruits, though not overly intense. A powerful presence of pepper, while the waxiness is remarkably faint. The flavor profile itself is light like a young expression, but the minimal alcohol burn gives it a well-matured feel.
Финиш	86	Apple, Vanilla, Lemon, Pineapple Tart and sour fruits. The vanilla becomes significantly stronger here than it was on either the nose or the palate.

DLi Expert Senior 88 06 oct 2025 3:10 pm

Tasted at the London Whisky Show. Lighter than what one would expect from Clynelish, but fruitier than many post 2000 Clynelishs.

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Нос	88	Light wax, with more emphasis on floral and fruity notes. Most notable pineapples and a hint of mangoes. Also some chalk.
Вкус	88	Again waxiness is present but in the background. More emphasis on pineapples and mangoes.
Финиш	87

MichalESTD1986 Connoisseur 87 13 oct 2025 5:40 pm

87,5

MaltVader Connoisseur 88 20 oct 2025 8:16 pm

Honey, wax, hay, canned peaches, apricots, ripe apples, pineapple, a hint of mango, lightly perfumed, vanilla, caramel 87.5

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

BestDramNinoBLN Expert Senior 87 31 oct 2025 7:54 pm

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Нос	86	A mix of lighter fruits, green apple, some citrus, and a touch of melon, but certainly not a fruit bomb. Quite a few mineral notes, like pebbles by a lake. Pleasant sweetness and a hint of menthol. Not overly complex, but quite good nonetheless.
Вкус	87	On the palate, the flavors are predominantly light, unripe fruit, with a hint of Haribo apple rings. The wood isn't overpowering but rather a nice complement. I also detect a slight saltiness and mineral notes, along with a touch of waxiness. For me, the taste is better than the nose.
Финиш	87	Coats the entire mouth, slightly pleasant bitterness, a touch of salt, a hint of minerality. Medium length.

JBKwb Connoisseur 85 13 nov 2025 8:05 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Bellbird Member Senior 88 04 jan 2026 12:52 pm

Intuitively flowery, oily. Honey, long yellow peach.

Tordeaux Connoisseur 87 26 jan 2026 5:11 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

coldbear Expert Senior 88 17 may 2026 5:22 am

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

malograna Expert Senior 88 08 sep 2026 6:06 am

martinbutterfly Expert Senior 89 11 oct 2025 6:07 pm

VEF206 Connoisseur 87 13 nov 2025 11:53 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

tomek691010 Expert Junior 88 16 nov 2025 9:10 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Highlander65 Expert Senior — 06 dec 2025 8:40 am

Milan, November 29, 2025. Tasting at MWF A decent whisky, but what happened to the famous Clynelish wax?

robbert88 Connoisseur 87 14 dec 2025 9:27 pm

Beautiful Clynelish but for me just a bit too much pepper to really get close to 88 points.

Mishka Connoisseur 88 02 feb 2026 11:00 am

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 88 11 apr 2026 9:23 pm

Light, straw color. Oily structure.

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Нос	88	Lots of vanilla. Lots of herbal flavors. Lemon tart. Hay. Yellow fruit. Yellow apples. Tropical fruit. Apricots. Pineapples. Vanilla cream. Vanilla pudding.
Вкус	88	Vanilla. Caramel. Wax. Orchard fruit. Red fruit. Oak. Delicate oiliness. Hay. Straw. A pinch of spice. Ginger. White pepper.
Финиш	87	Vanilla. Citrus. Citrus tart. Oak. Cocoa. A touch of ginger. Dark chocolate. Walnut.

WARciech Expert Senior 88 04 aug 2026 11:06 am

нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

MaltAgenda Expert Senior 87 07 oct 2025 11:46 pm

Leaning on the pineapple frond spectrum of Clynelish, still some minerals and lighter on wax.

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 88 11 oct 2025 4:02 pm

Light golden color. Slightly oily.

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Нос	87	Hay. Vegetation. Wax. Caramel. Vanilla. Apricots. Peaches. Dried, cut grass.
Вкус	88	Wax. Vanilla. Caramel. Spices. Pickled ginger. Peaches. Apricots. Light oiliness. Red apples.
Финиш	89	Red apples. Caramel. Toffee. Cocoa. Dark chocolate. Long finish.

LongPourAmourBlog Expert Senior 86 05 nov 2025 11:34 am

Blog coming on 29 November 2025 on my website: www.longpouramour.com My conclusion about this one: "Not a brilliant whisky, but it did fascinate me, the Clynelish finally lives up to the name Special Release. Somehow, this Pineapple Cut does not seem to be able to deliver the fruit the name and technique would imply. Instead, the waxes are magnified even more than usual in a Clynelish single malt. What is not to like? Well, perhaps a little bit more balance would have been nice. As it stands, this is a Clynelish for professors!"

geriud Connoisseur 87 13 nov 2025 7:58 pm

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

Gotan Expert Junior 88 01 dec 2025 9:47 pm

A Clynelish with a rather fine nose and more intensity on the palate. It's not dominated by wax, although it's noticeable on the palate; it's more dominated by fruit. Without any serious flaws, I recommend it.

dereinejo Expert Senior 87 04 dec 2025 9:04 pm

Freshly opened, it definitely needs a few drops of water. The alcohol is still quite noticeable. Slightly bitter. More later...

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

kawhi Connoisseur 88 06 jul 2026 7:26 pm

2023SR, 2025SR vertical review Clynel = clynelish Clynel 10: It has a distinct Clynelish feel, with the bourbon cask flavor asserting strongly. However, it is quite rough. When diluted with water, it leans more toward the light and bright bourbon cask side. As the sweetness emerges and it becomes easier to drink, it is better to add just a little water. Clynel 18: It feels like an upgraded version of Clynelish 14. The waxiness is very noticeable, making it feel more like Clynelish than the 2023SR. The waxiness comes through better even when diluted, giving it a more polished feel than Clynelish 14, but the pungent, ginger-like spice is more emphasized, so I think it's better before dilution.

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Нос	87	Clenell 10: 85 / Pineapple, Floral, Green Apple, Honey. It is a shame that the scent is not strong. It feels like it is being masked by the alcohol sensation. Clynel 18: 87 / Light aromas reminiscent of bourbon casks, with a slight floral nuance. Quite prominent coconut, with a hint of vanilla. Lacks maturity, but blends well with Clynelish's signature waxy notes. A faint burnt scent like a campfire. Even though Clynel 18 lacks a mature feel, the scent you expect from Clynelish is much stronger.
Вкус	89	Knell 10: 87 / Green apple, nut oil, almond, sugar syrup, waxy, faint smoky. It is quite powerful, though the short aging period is noticeable. Clynel 18: 89 / Waxy, coconut, green apple, honey, vanilla, subtle smoky. Feels like an upgraded version of Clynelish 14.
Финиш	87	Knell 10: 84 / Almond, green apple, honey, smoky. Starts with good intensity but finishes hastily, faster than 18. Knell18: 87 / Waxy, green apple, somewhere between honey and toffee, spice. The finish is strong halfway through and then suddenly cuts off.

Koning Connoisseur 88 16 aug 2026 5:07 pm

I've mixed feelings about this one. One the one hand It I really like it that Diageo presents this Clynelish without any makeup of sherry, wine or exotic finishes, just plain refill hoggies. And with 18 years old of age it is way better priced than the recent 10 (2023) and 12 (2022) years old which were a joke considering the quality and pricepoint of the many quality independent bottlings available. Tastewise it is also a very decent dram, although it never completely fulfills its promise. It requires some effort and the sigature Clynelish waxiness feels a bit muted. And the pineapple cut doesn't delivers much pineapples or other tropical fruits as I experienced it.

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Нос	87	A rather light and restrained nose. It's malty and quite floral, with some fresh sage and cardamom as well. Then wild peaches, red apples and some honey add sweetness. On the background it has a slight minerality.
Вкус	89	Opens up with a warm spiciness, followed by pomelo, white grapes, lemons and some pineapple indeed. Beyond the fruits and spices there's some sunflower oil, honey and vanilla. An increasing salty and waxy note emerges, the Clynelish slowly awakens!
Финиш	88	Waves of spices mingle with white choclate, peaches and mandarins. A subtle nuttiness and green tea unfold, together with the expected minerality. Lingers quite waxy, finally!

kbs26 Connoisseur 89 13 oct 2025 7:45 pm

нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

Tommyknocker Connoisseur 88 21 nov 2025 7:58 pm

A classic, waxy, sweet and fruity Clynelish. Something like that would be a great midrange standard for around €100. Paying more than that doesn't make sense in my opinion.

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

whisky666 Connoisseur 88 27 nov 2025 1:08 am

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

TonyKa Expert Senior 91 12 dec 2025 2:05 am

Peatyjohn Expert Senior 86 02 feb 2026 6:06 pm

It’s got typical Clynelish character but nothing screams I am so much better than the Clynelish 14 that it has to have the high premium price it has. Nice tropical notes, pineapple, waxy, peppers., lemon zest. With time in glass more pineapple, citrus and honeycomb notes. It a tasty dram but not worth the price in my view. I’ll wait for the price drops while it gathers dust on the shelves.

duranadavid Expert Senior 88 23 apr 2026 5:49 pm

aroma: delicate, rounded, orchard fruit, citrus taste: soft, smooth, honey plastic, citrus Excellent, typical Clynelish, I can do this

Bavariandramer Expert Junior 87 16 may 2026 9:28 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

kawhi Connoisseur 88 02 jul 2026 12:44 am

Open Review

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Нос	88	Knell's waxiness, bourbon cask
Вкус	89	An enhanced version of Clynelish 14. Both flavor intensity and waxiness have been upgraded.
Финиш	87	Strong bourbon cask nuances, but continues for a medium length

Benco37 Expert Senior 86 12 oct 2025 5:08 pm

Beautiful fruity whisky, beautiful aroma On the palate you can feel the woodiness and cherry, a nice interesting whisky but nothing special

WhiskyBjorn83 Expert Senior 75 12 oct 2025 11:23 pm

05-10-2025

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Нос	75	pineapple, vanilla
Вкус	76	fruit, vanilla
Финиш	75	fruit, vanilla

Capodonich Connoisseur 88 15 oct 2025 8:43 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

thijs100 Connoisseur 88 21 oct 2025 2:28 pm

Less austere than younger Clynelish from a similar vintage, and indeed slightly fruitier.

kroy Expert Junior 85 23 oct 2025 8:35 pm

as a whisky - it’s amazing. As special release is maybe little bit too plain and simple. I would like to drink it every night but sometimes I look for something unorthodox, and here it is missing a bit.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Fresh, citrus, vanilla, some ananas, rum, beeswax, honey?
Вкус	84	Spicy, peppery, sweet, Haribo, citrus, ananas, salt, red orange
Финиш	84	Long, woody, spicy, very delicate and balamced

OldStyle Connoisseur 88 29 oct 2025 1:00 pm

It is among the best in this year's DSR and, considering its maturation age, it is not too expensive. On the nose, sharp contours, clear, straightforward effect. It feels stronger than 51.6%, mineral, bubbly and even ozone-like. Omnipresent vanilla sprinkled with lemon peel. On the palate (finally!) I perceive waxiness, the sharp simplicity of the aroma transitions more into juicy fruitiness (still just a hint), a little dried pineapple, the sweetness of which contrasts with the present tannins (wine, green tea). Something tropical gently peeks out in the background, passion fruit? Very decent and noble and moderate. The finish is medium-long, the juiciness disappears and spices, lemon peel, more minerals come in. The dryness of the wood only becomes apparent at the very end.

Rosebanker66 Expert Senior 86 01 dec 2025 1:36 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	without water 84, with water 88
Вкус	86	Mouth-filling, but nothing special. Fruity with water.
Финиш	85	Medium-length finish, overall not good value for money

EnnongE Expert Senior 86 09 apr 2026 3:25 pm

Nose: Apple, wax Taste: Apple / Creamy Finish: Tropical fruits, apple pie / Spicy

Jakub_P Expert Senior 87 11 oct 2025 5:18 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

massel Expert Senior 88 30 oct 2025 9:00 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

FrancoM Expert Junior 87 22 nov 2025 4:22 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 89

olegborgol Connoisseur 88 06 dec 2025 4:48 pm

Green fruits, green grass, honey, pepper, tart. There is a signature wax, but a very subtle note. Overall, not bad. Must try. 22-22-22-22

NieZnajacSieNaWhisky Expert Senior 89 13 dec 2025 3:03 am

Nose: citrus, tropical fruits and classic wax. Pineapple, papaya, lemon, caramel, vanilla. aste: papaya, mango, passion fruit, pineapple, kiwi, albedo, caramels, hard candies, sugar syrup, wax, liquorice. Finish: quite long. White pepper, caramel, orange zest, orange marmalade, wax, propolis. A solid Clynelish. Surprisingly fruity and tropical, very intense in aroma, yet delicate in flavour.

Gous Connoisseur 87 20 dec 2025 11:59 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Dirac Connoisseur 89 27 mar 2026 2:52 am

It's very good and worth buying a bottle.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	89	Pleasant fragrance
Вкус	89	It has a very refreshing fruity texture, a delicate waxy consistency, and a slightly sweet taste.
Финиш	88	The medium-length hollow cup also has a smoky smell.

Rebelliousgang Expert Senior 88 21 apr 2026 11:29 am

2026.04.11 Wmore A bottle of Cat wine that needs decanting will smell completely different depending on whether it's been opened or not. It needs ample time to reveal the winery's character. A well-decanted bottle could potentially reach 89 points or higher.

Оценки по участникам WB

собранные 87.5 среднее по всем сохранённым наблюдениям; WB-рейтинг не заменяется

снимок #5352 · статус complete · собран 2026-09-13T06:10:22+00:00 · сверено: строки сходятся с объявленным числом · ожидалось 268, фактических строк 268, сохранено 268

экспертный allowlist: Expert Junior, Expert Senior, Specialist, Connoisseur. Служебные роли (Administrator, Community Manager, Editor, Photo Moderator, Shoplink Moderator, Super Administrator) остаются ролью, но экспертизой не объявляются. Авторское смещение не применяется: author-bias correction not applied; view is raw observations.

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Одно наблюдение = одна строка исходной таблицы; повторные оценки одного автора сохраняются. «Дата неизвестна» означает отсутствие даты в источнике, а не время сбора.
Автор	Роль WB	Эксперт	Оценка	Дата	Наблюдение
mockom	Member Senior	нет	93.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #0
SimpletonOfDufftown	Expert Senior	да	93.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #1
Izzino	Connoisseur	да	92.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #2
TaeHyung3687	Member Junior	нет	92.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #3
Soroosha	Member Junior	нет	91.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #4
GipsyBrother	Member Senior	нет	91.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #5
TonyKa	Expert Senior	да	91.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #6
Projektdakar	Expert Senior	да	91.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #7
tim11	Expert Junior	да	90.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #8
Kowski40	Member Senior	нет	90.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #9
sengaia	Expert Senior	да	90.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #10
Patrick185	Member Junior	нет	90.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #11
JohnnyThunder	Expert Senior	да	90.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #12
Clygavulish	Member Senior	нет	90.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #13
wms	Expert Senior	да	90.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #14
Kuba9712	Expert Senior	да	90.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #15
jirisrb71	Expert Senior	да	90.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #16
Robby_Rydz	Expert Junior	да	90.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #17
linkood_2023	Member Senior	нет	90.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #18
SuderPetr	Expert Senior	да	90.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #19
yakiniku	Expert Senior	да	90.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #20
Tommy7817	Expert Senior	да	90.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #21
oskadelahoya	Member Senior	нет	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #22
Totoro	Connoisseur	да	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #23
lincsink	Member Senior	нет	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #24
ayoy (Expert Junior, Expert Senior)	Expert Senior	да	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #25
PeatyPeat	Member Senior	нет	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #26
MacSko	Member Senior	нет	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #27
Dirac	Connoisseur	да	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #28
taucherer	Expert Senior	да	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #29
NieZnajacSieNaWhisky	Expert Senior	да	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #30
Tobi2100	Connoisseur	да	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #31
Vassago Clynelish	Administrator	нет	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #32
Springbank_lover1964	Expert Senior	да	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #33
Fight65	Connoisseur	да	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #34
photozeiss	Newbie	нет	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #35
slipek	Expert Senior	да	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #36
Apex	Newbie	нет	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #37
ronin516	Newbie	нет	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #38
Lukasz777 (Member Junior, Member Senior)	Member Senior	нет	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #39
bartek8989	Expert Senior	да	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #40
Vincent5	Expert Senior	да	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #41
cerebro	Expert Junior	да	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #42
Whiscat	Expert Senior	да	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #43
whiskyhacker	Member Senior	нет	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #44
martinbutterfly	Expert Senior	да	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #45
indigo1977	Member Senior	нет	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #46
Caoila	Expert Senior	да	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #47
Picio	Connoisseur	да	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #48
Hakon	Expert Senior	да	89.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #49

Роли в снимке (7)

Administrator: 1
Connoisseur: 67
Expert Junior: 27
Expert Senior: 125
Member Junior: 7
Member Senior: 34
Newbie: 7

Источник — append-only снимки S3 (core_vote_snapshot/core_vote_row). Режимы ничего не записывают: страница только читает и не запускает сбор.

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Clynelish 18-year-old - Waxen Sun 51.6% ABV Refill Cask Whiskybase 70 cl	199.90 € 229.90 €	WB 87.5 266 оц. собр. 268/268	—Clynelish	+13.0%	153.30 € 153.30 €–153.30 € · 1 из 1	-30.4%	141.00 €	-41.8%	197.73 €	-1.1%	нет в наличии	single malt whisky70 cl	DeliaWhisky	WB #283865 не подтверждено (не exact)
Clynelish 18-year-old - Waxen Sun 51.6% ABV Refill Cask Whiskybase 70 cl	224.90 €	WB 87.5 266 оц. собр. 268/268	HighlandClynelish	—	153.30 € 153.30 €–153.30 € · 1 из 1	-46.7%	141.00 €	-59.5%	197.73 €	-13.7%	в наличии склад: 3	—70 cl	AllesWhisky	WB #283865 не подтверждено (не exact)
Clynelish 18-year-old - Waxen Sun Refill Cask Whiskybase объём не указан	236 €	WB 87.5 266 оц. собр. 268/268	—Clynelish	—	—	—	—	—	197.73 €	-19.4%	в наличии	—	Potstill Vienna	WB #283865 не подтверждено (не exact)