An episode of The Whisk(e)y Vault hosted at Whisky Marketing School in Austin, TX. Today we talk about Clynelish Distillery and the "Clynelish 14yr Single Malt"
Hey guys, as a geologist I thought I’d add to the peat conversation ( although I’m logged on as my gf at present). Peat is decayed organic plant material, typically deposited in terrestrial (on land) environments, in boggy/ lowland areas, as you note. It is the first stage to coal, and if it does become coal (through burial, compression, and a lot of time), it can become compressed by up to 100x what it was as peat. Peat typically is found in 2 main forms : amorphous and fibrous, which basically denotes how broken down the material is. Amorphous generally has no to minimal recognizable organic materials individually present, and forms a black clay . This is typically what is used for peat smoking. The amount present as earths surface is not likely to be the amount you note, probably far less, however there is quite a bit at depth. The moisture content can vary wildly in it and I suspect this impacts on the flavour also. It can often get deposited in marine transgression environments as well so is often associated with sand from the beach, basically. All effecting flavour no doubt. So there you have it, some information you probably didn’t need.
Is that all you have to say? I love reading words penned by a real pro! Thanks dude... You could of kept your identity secret and made your girlfriend a legend!
Clynelich is easily one of the best Highland Single Malts I've ever tasted. Very rich and complex whisky with a super nice waxy and oily resinous mouthfeel. You wouldn't get it on the nose necessarily, but when you taste it it packs a nice spicy punch that's at once friendly and yet a bit aggressive. Not the best of the single malts to start off with, but an excellent one for those who've aquired a taste for them.
This is a good description of it. I think what I enjoy most about this over something like Glen Moray (I tend to prefer Speysides) is that it does have that pepper-y bloom later in the palate, but it's exactly that, a *bloom*. You get this lovely, complex scotch in the forepalate that starts to bloom and expand with spice as it hits the back of your tongue and then subsides into this really nice tingle that sets you up well for a second sip.
This has taken over as my daily dram. Damnit, it's so complex and amazing for the price. No one buy it. Keep the price down. Don't you dare get into this, Nick Offerman.
I would add that I am very new to Scotch and whiskey in general and greatly appreciate Daniel and Rex (yes, in that order, we nerds rule, lol) as well as Ralphy and other TH-cam reviewers for their insights. I certainly can’t taste a tenth of all the flavors that these guys can bring out of a single dram but I do enjoy the experience nevertheless. Thank you guys!!!
Most of the peatland is situated in Russia, Canada, Indonesia and the USA. However, the main producers and users of peat are Finland, Belarus, Estonia, Ireland, Indonesia, Sweden and the Russian Federation.
Thanks for this brilliant video! I have got a question, please. I am seeing on the internet 2 different labels (bottlings) for Clynelish 14, Old and New bottlings. Are they the same whisky just different labels and bottling or utterly different whiskies? Cheers!
Tried Clynelish 14 for the first time this weekend. Amazing scotch! It was medicinalon the nose With no smoke that I could detect. The flavor was alternating between sweet, tart and a little bitter, the finish was very long and damn delicious. It’s a part of a “Coastal Scotch” sampler of 3 200ml bottles with 2 other bottles being Talisker 10 and Caol Ila 12. I think I liked Talisker the most. With Clyneslish a close second. And so true about the smoke difference - both Talisker and Caol Ila smell pretty smokey but each in its own unique way.
Add some water (not much) and it's just wonderfull! Also for 47eu a bottle one off the cheapest 14y Olds but damn good. Actually one off my favorite. And you can poor a double one without feeling guilty (if I do it with a 400eu bottle I feel guilty after I drank a double whisky) well not guilty but you know what I mean I hope
It likely is. I've heard it a handful of different ways from various scots I've talked with. But I haven't checked to see how the distillery itself handles it.
This conversation is great and interesting, but I can't help but associate it with the ancient Bog People that they've discovered in peat bogs. Which is a bit disheartening. Better drink some whiskey and mull this one over.
Sorry - just saw this now. To the blending comment - I was told that Clynelish was the base for JW Gold, Just as Lagavulin 16 was the base for JW Blue. Not sure if it's true, but I do remember when Clynelish 14 came out it was cheap (like $38) and often sold at duty free shops in airports. No one seemed to know what it was. It was pretty great at $38.
Hey guys, as a geologist I thought I’d add to the peat conversation ( although I’m logged on as my gf at present). Peat is decayed organic plant material, typically deposited in terrestrial (on land) environments, in boggy/ lowland areas, as you note. It is the first stage to coal, and if it does become coal (through burial, compression, and a lot of time), it can become compressed by up to 100x what it was as peat. Peat typically is found in 2 main forms : amorphous and fibrous, which basically denotes how broken down the material is. Amorphous generally has no to minimal recognizable organic materials individually present, and forms a black clay . This is typically what is used for peat smoking. The amount present as earths surface is not likely to be the amount you note, probably far less, however there is quite a bit at depth. The moisture content can vary wildly in it and I suspect this impacts on the flavour also. It can often get deposited in marine transgression environments as well so is often associated with sand from the beach, basically. All effecting flavour no doubt. So there you have it, some information you probably didn’t need.
Thanks for taking the time to write this up!
Is that all you have to say?
I love reading words penned by a real pro!
Thanks dude...
You could of kept your identity secret and made your girlfriend a legend!
My takeaway from this episode is that I need to enjoy as much Islay whisky as possible before the peat runs out.
Ditto... Time to start stocking an islay vault.
Clynelich is easily one of the best Highland Single Malts I've ever tasted. Very rich and complex whisky with a super nice waxy and oily resinous mouthfeel. You wouldn't get it on the nose necessarily, but when you taste it it packs a nice spicy punch that's at once friendly and yet a bit aggressive. Not the best of the single malts to start off with, but an excellent one for those who've aquired a taste for them.
This is a good description of it. I think what I enjoy most about this over something like Glen Moray (I tend to prefer Speysides) is that it does have that pepper-y bloom later in the palate, but it's exactly that, a *bloom*. You get this lovely, complex scotch in the forepalate that starts to bloom and expand with spice as it hits the back of your tongue and then subsides into this really nice tingle that sets you up well for a second sip.
This has taken over as my daily dram. Damnit, it's so complex and amazing for the price. No one buy it. Keep the price down. Don't you dare get into this, Nick Offerman.
Just visited this morning this distillery . Very interesting news and new expressions.
One of my favorite every day whisky. In my mind that is the good old classic whisky taste.
Everyday 👀
I would add that I am very new to Scotch and whiskey in general and greatly appreciate Daniel and Rex (yes, in that order, we nerds rule, lol) as well as Ralphy and other TH-cam reviewers for their insights. I certainly can’t taste a tenth of all the flavors that these guys can bring out of a single dram but I do enjoy the experience nevertheless. Thank you guys!!!
Great Review guys! This is one of my favorite daily drams:) I just subbed! Slainte!
You're obviously a man of taste and distinction!
Peat peat peat peat... oh! The whisky its also good too! Lol
Most of the peatland is situated in Russia, Canada, Indonesia and the USA. However, the main producers and users of peat are Finland, Belarus, Estonia, Ireland, Indonesia, Sweden and the Russian Federation.
Can’t wait to try that South Pole Peat whisky!
Thanks for this brilliant video! I have got a question, please. I am seeing on the internet 2 different labels (bottlings) for Clynelish 14, Old and New bottlings. Are they the same whisky just different labels and bottling or utterly different whiskies? Cheers!
I am enjoying Clynelish 14 as we speak that I picked up in Edinburgh. This is my 2nd favorite bottle I own behind Oban.
Scotland's running out of peat? Should I start hording my favorites Laphroaig, Ardbeg and Ledaig?
Guys, bad news. You mispronounced "Clynelish"
That's Texican Scot
Also Glasgow
I gotta hoard the peat! For my kids!
Tried Clynelish 14 for the first time this weekend. Amazing scotch! It was medicinalon the nose With no smoke that I could detect. The flavor was alternating between sweet, tart and a little bitter, the finish was very long and damn delicious. It’s a part of a “Coastal Scotch” sampler of 3 200ml bottles with 2 other bottles being Talisker 10 and Caol Ila 12. I think I liked Talisker the most. With Clyneslish a close second. And so true about the smoke difference - both Talisker and Caol Ila smell pretty smokey but each in its own unique way.
Why is Rex always shooting down Daniel's research, I can't be the only one who cares about the historical and fun details.
Couldn't agree more. I actually reckon the majority of viewers would appreciate the history
It is estimated that 3% of the global landmass is peatland, containing around 500 billion tonnes of carbon
u magnificent bastard now i want a penguin peat whisky
Kansas City would like to have a word with you about your statements on BBQ...
" Leave it to you to make whisky boring" SPEAK FOR YOURSELF REX! I find the history very interesting!
It truly is a delicious whisky
I respectfully disagree with your bash on Carolina BBQ
personally I believe in the 5 acceptable bbq areas. North and South Carolina Memphis Kansas City and Texas. all different but all good
Why don't skeletons ever go trick or treating? Because they have no body to go with.
My takeaway from this episode is never put your hand in your pocket while drinking whiskey unless you want to get your ass beat!!
Islay is the way
Add some water (not much) and it's just wonderfull! Also for 47eu a bottle one off the cheapest 14y Olds but damn good. Actually one off my favorite. And you can poor a double one without feeling guilty (if I do it with a 400eu bottle I feel guilty after I drank a double whisky) well not guilty but you know what I mean I hope
I find it a bit bitter and spicy... unless is my cigar affecting it somehow?
Maybe it will be better the sooner they experiment sourcing other peat, I’d like some Siberian peat ;)
I thought it was pronounced "Kline-ish" A very complex whisky to be sure.
It likely is. I've heard it a handful of different ways from various scots I've talked with. But I haven't checked to see how the distillery itself handles it.
It's pronounced 'Cline-leash'
Emphasis is on the first syllable, CLYNE - lish
Funny looking at their facial expressions they really seem to get on each others nerves a lot worse in these early episodes .
This conversation is great and interesting, but I can't help but associate it with the ancient Bog People that they've discovered in peat bogs. Which is a bit disheartening. Better drink some whiskey and mull this one over.
"most of Russia" Oh.. like vacuum tube for amplifiers? "Come to Mother Russia, we have peat and amplifiers!"
I'm sure the mass distillers can come up with the E150 version for peat. Just give them time.
I believe it’s pronounced as “ Klayn-leesh “ ... Cheers ..! 🥃 🥃
It’s pronounced cline-leash Daniel. We expect better from you 😆
It looks like Rex actually use to shower for these episodes.... weird
Scotland needs to get Putin on the phone and get some of that Russian peat to bring out the T. rex out of the whisky ! lol
Just realized Putin is short for Rasputin.
It is pronounced Kline Lish
🥃😎
Clynelish..NOT Cly-nelish...Phew!🥵
These guys are basically nerds giggling all the time.
klyne-leesh
Sorry - just saw this now. To the blending comment - I was told that Clynelish was the base for JW Gold, Just as Lagavulin 16 was the base for JW Blue. Not sure if it's true, but I do remember when Clynelish 14 came out it was cheap (like $38) and often sold at duty free shops in airports. No one seemed to know what it was. It was pretty great at $38.
Gentlemen please, th-cam.com/video/K16dlIsHrQk/w-d-xo.html&t=26 "Kline-lish"
Also its funny to see Rex before he got his "powers".
Jesus Christ Daniel shut up!!! Rex save us!
It’s pronounced clyn-leash
I’m from Brora so nobody can say it’s not
Kline Leash