Clynelish : 10 Year The Jazz Crescendo Natural Cask Strength

Characteristics and tasting advice for the 10 Years Old The Jazz Crescendo Natural Cask Strength from Clynelish

Tasting

Nose

The first notes are very subtly waxy, then evolve into mineral, maritime aromas with hints of salt crystals. In the background, a lightly woody base takes shape. The nose also reveals juicy fruits such as pears in syrup, pineapple, apricot and honeydew melon, alongside creamy vanilla and citrus fruits like orange and lemon.

Palate

The palate unfolds a robust, mellow profile with prominent caramel notes and a slight salinity. Growing touches of pepper gradually emerge, along with oak, ginger and sweet fruits such as pineapple and bananas. The finish is long, dry and spicy with a trace of dried coconut, marked by notes of ground pepper, sea salt and vanilla, complemented by a mineral touch.

Pairings and tasting occasions

This cask strength whisky at 57.5% is ideally enjoyed neat to fully appreciate its power and aromatic complexity. A few drops of water can be added to bring out more of its fruity and spicy aromas.

Mixology

This Clynelish 10 Years Old The Jazz Crescendo Natural Cask Strength is an exceptional expression, best savored without artifice to respect its unique character and natural strength.

A maritime, powerful Highlands whisky at natural strength

Clynelish, an iconic Scottish distillery

Founded in 1819 in the village of Brora, Clynelish is a Northern Highlands distillery established on Scotland’s east coast. Owned by Diageo since its acquisition by DCL in 1912, Clynelish underwent a decisive modernization in 1967 with the construction of a new distillery equipped with six stills. The former site, renamed Brora in 1969, then produced a heavily peated Islay-style malt before closing in 1983. This distinctive duality gives Clynelish a unique status: on the one hand, a malt renowned for premium blends; on the other, Brora, which became a cult whisky among collectors and was recently reopened in 2024.

A spirit embodying the raw, authentic expression of a coastal Highlands whisky

Bottled at 57.5%, this single malt reveals the full power of Clynelish’s maritime character, with its so distinctive saline and mineral notes. Maturation exclusively in first-fill American oak casks brings a gourmet dimension with aromas of caramel and vanilla, while preserving the distillery’s coastal identity. This Scotch whisky celebrates the balance between strength and finesse, offering an intense, enveloping tasting experience.