{"product_id":"clynelish-1995-25-year-old-whisky-sponge-edition-no-40-decadent-drinks","title":"Clynelish 1995 25 Year Old Whisky Sponge Edition No.40 | Decadent Drinks","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Dark and Unusual Clynelish Expression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDistilled at Clynelish in 1995 and matured for 25 years, this remarkable release was bottled in 2021 by Decadent Drinks for the highly sought-after Whisky Sponge series. Drawn from a refill sherry butt and released as Edition No.40 with only 528 bottles, it reveals a dramatically darker and more decadent interpretation of Clynelish than its famously waxy Highland style usually presents.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply savoury and earthy with meaty notes, umami richness, walnuts, mushrooms, old Oloroso sherry, herbs and mulching leaves.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense and oily with tobacco, leather, roasted chestnuts, salted liquorice, herbal tea, dark caramel and chocolate.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, carrying lingering herbs, savoury notes, dark chocolate and nut-coated spices.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highlands, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clynelish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decadent Drinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whisky Sponge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No.40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refill Sherry Butt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Bottles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56.6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle of Bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cask Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottle Only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nClynelish is regarded as one of Scotland’s great Highland distilleries, revered for its distinctive waxy texture, coastal influence and elegant complexity. Mature independent releases are particularly prized among enthusiasts, with older vintages often revealing extraordinary depth and individuality.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Whisky Sponge series by Decadent Drinks has earned cult status among modern independent bottlings for its irreverent artwork, limited releases and uncompromising cask selection. Edition No.40 represents an especially unusual Clynelish, where a remarkably active refill sherry butt transforms the spirit into a dark, savoury and intensely decadent whisky while still allowing glimpses of the distillery’s signature waxy character.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage or secondary-market sourcing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:24px; font-style:italic; color:#9A9A9A; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\nNot every bottle is meant to be found.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whisky Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47982993834158,"sku":"TWA-CLYNELISH-1995-25YO-WS40","price":1755.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/6582\/9294\/files\/clynelish-1995-25-year-old-whisky-sponge-no-40-single-cask-highland-scotch-whisky-1.jpg?v=1781430114","url":"https:\/\/thewhiskyarchive.com.au\/products\/clynelish-1995-25-year-old-whisky-sponge-edition-no-40-decadent-drinks","provider":"The Whisky Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}