Clynelish

Clynelish Private Collection 47 Year Old, Refill American Hogshead Cask, Cask #2069, 1977, Gordon & MacPhail, 45.5%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 69
Average Score
Avg 88
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Description

This Clynelish 1977/2024 G&M PVC Private Collection #2069 is a limited release, 47-year-old Highland single malt whisky, distilled on March 1, 1977, and bottled on October 22, 2024, by independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail for their prestigious Private Collection series. Matured in a single refill American hogshead, it is bottled at a natural cask strength of 45.5% ABV. Only 96 bottles of this rarity were produced, each presented in a luxurious wooden box or solid oak presentation case. It is non-chill filtered and has no added coloring, highlighting its natural character and complex flavor profile.

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Home of MaltsVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 5,250.41
Cask type
Refill American Hogshead
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Gordon & MacPhail
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
2069
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
96
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Wooden box / Decanter
Series highlights
Private Collection
Historical context
The 1970s is considered by many to be a golden age for Clynelish
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Complex with notes of ripe vanilla, honey, light wax, subtle fruitiness, beeswax, heather honey, mirabelle plum, golden barley, coastal brine, old parchment, crushed fern, chamomile, candied lemon, and polished oak.
Palate
Velvety, with silky malt aromas, gentle oak, a hint of tropical fruits, wax, manuka honey, poached pear, apricot kernel, maritime minerality, a gentle waxy grip, citrus pith, and marzipan.
Finish
Long-lasting and warm, with a fine spiciness, a subtle note of sea salt, sea-spray, toasted brioche, herbal sweetness, and a refined coastal peat echo.
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