(Pre-Order) Signatory Vintage 1995 Clynelish 30 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Signatory Vintage 1995 Clynelish 30 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an exceptional long-aged Highland release distilled in 1995 and matured for 30 years before bottling in 2025. Released as part of Signatory Vintage’s prestigious Cask Strength Collection – Symington’s Choice, this remarkable single cask was matured in a Refill Sherry Butt, allowing Clynelish’s distinctive waxy, maritime and fruit-driven character to develop beautifully over three decades. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 54.5%, with an outturn of just 504 bottles, this is a highly collectible expression combining the elegance of mature Clynelish with restrained sherry influence and remarkable coastal complexity.

Distillery: Clynelish Distillery
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Series: Cask Strength Collection – Symington’s Choice
Vintage: 1995
Age: 30 Years Old
ABV: 54.5%
Cask Type: Refill Sherry Butt
Cask Number: 8681
Outturn: 504 Bottles 

Founded in 1988, Signatory Vintage has established itself as one of Scotland’s most respected independent bottlers, renowned for selecting exceptional individual casks and presenting whisky with minimal intervention. Symington’s Choice represents a particularly prestigious selection within the Cask Strength Collection, showcasing casks personally selected by Signatory founder Andrew Symington. Clynelish is especially prized amongst whisky enthusiasts for its unmistakable waxy texture, coastal minerality, citrus-driven fruit and subtle maritime character. Three decades in a Refill Sherry Butt provides additional depth and maturity here without overwhelming those distinctive characteristics, resulting in a beautifully balanced example of old Clynelish.

Tasting Notes:
The aroma opens with distinctive maritime notes, subtle coastal salinity and the refined character of aged leather, creating an immediately mature and sophisticated profile. Beneath this sits a delicate fruitiness with citrus, orchard fruits and touches of wax and mineral character adding freshness and complexity. The palate is intense yet beautifully balanced, with spicy clove meeting bittersweet dark chocolate, subtle sherry richness and well-integrated mature oak. Clynelish’s characteristic waxy texture runs throughout, providing weight and structure while keeping the darker flavours beautifully composed. The finish is long and persistent, with bittersweet chocolate, gentle coastal salinity and lingering waxiness gradually giving way to elegant oak, subtle spice and a final maritime freshness.