Independent bottler Claxton’s Dalswinton Series includes this 30-year-old single malt from the esteemed Clynelish Distillery. Distilled in 1993 and bottled in 2024, this whisky has spent three decades maturing in a single bourbon barrel, developing the signature waxy texture and elegant complexity Clynelish is known for. Bottled at natural cask strength of 44.4% ABV, without chill filtration or added colour.
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Ed Leigh is a recognized authority on independent bottlers and artisan Scotch whisky. In 2019, he founded TopWhiskies.com, a specialist retailer dedicated to promoting these often family-run businesses and showcasing their small-batch releases. Based in London, Ed holds certifications in both wine and spirits from The Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
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