Clynelish 10 Year Old Special Release 2023 The Jazz Crescendo

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Clynelish 10 Year Old Special Release 2023 The Jazz Crescendo

Clynelish 10 Year Old “The Jazz Crescendo” is one of the most compelling expressions from Diageo’s 2023 Special Releases, offering a vivid and unusually pure take on this much-admired Highland distillery. Matured solely in first-fill ex-Bourbon American oak casks and bottled at a natural 57.5% ABV, it allows the spirit’s waxy texture, bright fruit, and coastal nuance to speak with exceptional clarity. Presented in natural colour, non-chill filtered, and dressed in striking jazz-inspired artwork featuring the iconic Clynelish wildcat, it combines visual flair with genuine substance for collectors and purists alike.

Official & Enthusiast Tasting Profile

Because this expression is matured entirely in first-fill bourbon oak, the cask works to enhance – rather than mask – Clynelish’s iconic waxy, weighty spirit character. The result is a whisky that feels both precise and generous, with distillery character firmly at the forefront.

Nose: Mellow yet crisp, with plenty of punch at cask strength. Signature waxiness leads the way, joined by maritime sea breeze, soft mineral salinity, slaked lime, and heather pollen. With time in the glass, richer notes of vanilla fudge, caramel, and honeycomb begin to open up.

Palate: Thick, coating, and unmistakably waxy in texture. Sweet notes of toffee, vanilla pod, and poached fruits arrive first, quickly balanced by a savoury edge of sea salt and a rising wave of cracked black pepper spice.

Finish: Long, warming, and pleasantly dry, leaving lingering impressions of oak spice, coconut flakes, and a faint touch of beeswax.

Tasting Tip: Bottled at 57.5% ABV, this is a whisky that benefits from a careful drop or two of room-temperature water. A little dilution softens the alcohol heat, draws out brighter orchard fruit notes, and further amplifies the signature waxy mouthfeel.