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Clynelish Waxen Sun 18 year old, 51.3%

Price: 250 Issue: Winter 2025 Reviewer: Jonny McCormick Category: Single Malt Scotch

A study in tropical fruit, this unconventional Clynelish captures an experimental “pineapple cut” early in distillation, and protects those flavors through refill cask maturation. Cantaloupe, lychee, ripe pears in sweetened syrup, and the nostalgic aromas of Edinburgh rock and royal icing. With a subtle waxy texture, it’s medium-bodied, offering mango sorbet, pineapple, papaya, and citrus-bright taffy candy, followed by a spiced tropical fruit finish. Come sip the sunshine.