Sutherland Clynelish 8 Year Old Batch 002 – Thompson Brothers (48%)

An 8 year old Highland single malt from Clynelish, bottled by Thompson Brothers as Batch 002 under the Sutherland name. It is bottled at 48% without chill-filtration or added colour. The character comes from the distillery's waxy style rather than from a dominant cask finish. The nose is maritime and citrusy, with a waxy, slightly oily texture. On the palate, a lively minerality meets gentle honey sweetness in a smooth body. The finish is long, with light spice alongside the maritime freshness.