This review is for a bottle from 2017 It’s easy to forget what a classic malt Clynelish 14 is. This one is famous for its honeycomb flavor and waxy mouthfeel. Everything else is made to be soft and subtle. There is a light smoke, medium orchard fruits, and medium oakiness. The balance is nice. But it just doesn’t stand out for me, and at $70, I feel I overpaid. I used the last pour from this bottle to see how it compares to a 14 year old from a distillery rising in the ranks: Arran. The Arran is better, easily. This Clynelish is mostly ex-bourbon maturation, but some sherry influence is detectable against the razor precision of the Arran. The little hint of sherry used to create a well-rounded experience for the average Scotch drinker just muddles this one into the realm of forgettable drams for me; and this is sole standard bottling from this staple distillery is far inferior to the many independent bottlings and Compass Box blends featuring Clynelish that are out there. Score: 0 (forgettable) How much does a bottle cost: $60-75 How much do I think a bottle is worth: $55