Highland 25 Years Old 1996 Cask #5 - The Artful Dodger Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 500ML

This 25-year-old 1996 vintage comes from an undisclosed distillery and is bottled by The Artful Dodger. It's drawn from a single bourbon hogshead (Cask #5) and filled into 480 bottles at 49.1% ABV. A refined and rare Highland single malt, it delivers a beautifully matured balance of rich oak, honeyed malt, and delicate spice.

Highland 25 Years Old 1996 Cask #5 - The Artful Dodger Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 500ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Vanilla pod, honey-drizzled orchard fruits, and a touch of toasted coconut.

Palate: Buttery toffee, citrus zest, and warming oak spice, with a soft malted sweetness.

Finish: Long and lingering, with hints of vanilla cream, dried fruit, and gentle spice.

Distillery Information

Founded in 1819, under the name Clynelish, the distillery was established by the Marquis of Stafford who, after marrying into the Sutherland family, became the first Duke of Sutherland. The distillery was initially intended to take some proportion of local whisky supply away from the area's smuggling fraternity. After purchase in 1896 by James Ainslie & Heilbron, a Glasgow-based blending company, the distillery was rebuilt and still retains the floor maltings and kiln that were then installed. In 1967, a build commenced on a new distillery, also named Clynelish, located just across the road from the original Clynelish. The build was completed a year later and the former Clynelish distillery was renamed Brora (pronounced ‘Broar-err’) in 1969. The name derives from the Old Norse ‘Bru’r aa’ meaning ‘the bridges river’. Brora was purchased in 1930 by Scottish Malt Distillers, who later became a subsidiary of Diageo. Closing in May of 1983, the buildings that made up the Brora distillery are now used by the new Clynelish distillery as a visitor centre and warehouse.

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