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Clynelish

Founded in 1819, under the name Clynelish, the distillery was established by the Marquis of Stafford who, after marrying into the Sutherland family, became the first Duke of Sutherland. The distillery was initially intended to take some proportion of local whisky supply away from the area's smuggling fraternity.

After purchase in 1896 by James Ainslie & Heilbron, a Glasgow-based blending company, the distillery was rebuilt and still retains the floor maltings and kiln that were then installed. In 1967, a build commenced on a new distillery, also named Clynelish, located just across the road from the original Clynelish. The build was completed a year later and the former Clynelish distillery was renamed Brora (pronounced ‘Broar-err’) in 1969. The name derives from the Old Norse ‘Bru’r aa’ meaning ‘the bridges river’.

Brora was purchased in 1930 by Scottish Malt Distillers, who later became a subsidiary of Diageo. Closing in May of 1983, the buildings that made up the Brora distillery are now used by the new Clynelish distillery as a visitor centre and warehouse. Clynelish remains active with a large capacity of 4.2m litres per annum thanks to a seven day working week.

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About Clynelish Whisky Distillery

Distillery Number

01408 623000

Distillery Founded

1967

Distillery Capacity

4 200 000 litres

Distillery Status

Active

Distillery Address

Brora, Sutherland

Distillery Owner

Diageo

Distillery Website

www.malts.com

1819

The 1st Duke of Sutherland, founds a distillery called Clynelish Distillery.

1827

The first licensed distiller, James Harper, files for bankruptcy and John Matheson takes over.

1834

Andrew Ross takes over the license.

1846

George Lawson & Sons takes over.

1896

James Ainslie & Heilbron takes over.

1912

James Ainslie & Co. narrowly escapes bankruptcy and Distillers Company Limited (DCL) takes over together with James Risk.

1916

John Walker & Sons buys a stake of James Risk’s stocks.

1925

DCL buys out Risk.

1931

The distillery is mothballed.

1939

Production restarts.

1960

The distillery becomes electrified.

1967

A new distillery is built adjacent to the first one, it is also named Clynelish and both operate in parallel from August.

1968

‘Old’ Clynelish is mothballed in August.

1969

‘Old’ Clynelish is reopened as Brora and starts using a very peaty malt.

1983

Brora is closed in March.

2002

A 14 year old is released.

2006

A Distiller´s Edition 1991 finished in Oloroso casks is released.

Reproduced from the Malt Whisky Yearbook 2009 with the kind permission of Mr Ingvar Ronde

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Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Boisdale Collection
(70cl, 46%)
Clynelish
This Clynelish was bottled by Berry Brother and Rudd for the Boisdale chain of Scottish restaurants and jazz bars.  More info
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Boisdale Collection
$80.99
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1997 Cask 6055 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
(70cl, 50%)
Clynelish
This was distilled at the Clynelish distillery in April 1997. It was aged for 13 years in a refill hogshead before bottling for the Old Malt Cask range in April 2010. A release of 343 bottles from...  More info
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1997 Cask 6055 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
$95.87
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Strictly Limited (Carn Mor)
(70cl, 46%)
Clynelish
This Clynelish comes from Carn Mor's Strictly Limited range. It was distilled in 1997 and aged in hogsheads for 15 years before bottling in 2012. A release of 605 bottles from two casks.  More info
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Strictly Limited (Carn Mor)
$80.50
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6470) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
(70cl, 46%)
Clynelish
This is a delicious 1997 vintage Clynelish from noted London wine merchants Berry Brothers and Rudd. It was distilled in the Highlands and aged in a single cask (number 6470) for 15 years before...  More info
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6470) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
$84.36
Clynelish 14 Year Old 1998 (casks 2460+2461) (Signatory)
(70cl, 43%)
Clynelish
A Clynelish from two single casks (2460 and 2461) yielding 821 bottles.  More info
Clynelish 14 Year Old 1998 (casks 2460+2461) (Signatory)
$55.05
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (casks 12367+12368) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
(70cl, 46%)
Clynelish
A combination of two casks of Clynelish (12367 and 12368). Bottled by Signatory.  More info
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (casks 12367+12368) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
$60.54
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9660) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
(70cl, 46%)
Clynelish
Delicious, waxy Clynelish aged for 15 years prior to release in cask 9660. Bottled in early 2013 by Douglas Laing.  More info
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 9660) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
$84.03
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
(70cl, 56.70%)
Clynelish
This fantastic Clynelish was matured for 16 years in a single hogshead (4033) before bottling as part of Master of Malt's Single Cask range in April 2013. Orange, citrus and stone fruits combine with...  More info
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
$101.98
Clynelish 1994 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & Macphail)
(70cl, 43%)
Clynelish
This Clynelish was distilled in 1994 and bottled by Gordon & Macphail at 43%abv.

Clynelish is from the town of Brora, home of the Clynelish Distillery and the now closed Brora distillery.  More info
Clynelish 1994 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & Macphail)
$80.75
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1998 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
(70cl, 46%)
Clynelish
This thirteen year old Clynelish, from the East coast of Scotland, was bottled by The Coopers Choice in 2011.  More info
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1998 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
$74.88
Clynelish 1997 Oloroso Sherry - Distillers Edition
(70cl, 46%)
Clynelish
Distilled in 1997, this rich Clynelish single malt was bottled for Diageo's Distillers Edition range. Before doing so, it was finished in Oloroso seco casks, and the result is fruity and complex.  More info
Clynelish 1997 Oloroso Sherry - Distillers Edition
$96.06
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 Cask 12795 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
(70cl, 56.60%)
Clynelish
This was distilled at the Clynelish distillery on the 21st December 1995. It was then aged for 16 years in a single cask (refill sherry butt 12795) before bottling for Signatory's Cask Strength...  More info
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1995 Cask 12795 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
$106.91
Clynelish 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
(70cl, 50%)
Clynelish
This sixteen year old Clynelish has been bottled by Douglas Laing for their Old Malt Cask range. This Clynelish has been bottled without chill filtration or colouring.
 More info
Clynelish 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
$92.10
Clynelish 1993 - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
(70cl, 46%)
Clynelish
Independent bottlings of Clynelish remain popular for the simple reason that they taste amazing. If you like fruity whiskies with a little salt and smoke, this could be your thing.  More info
Clynelish 1993 - Rare Select (Montgomerie
$163.87
Clynelish 14 Year Old 1997 - Boisdale (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
(70cl, 46%)
Clynelish
A superb Clynelish, distilled in 1997 and aged in cask 6467 before bottling in 2012 by Berry Brothers and Rudd. This was bottled for the fabulous Boisdale bar, and pairs wonderfully with a...  More info
Clynelish 14 Year Old 1997 - Boisdale (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
$87.61
Clynelish 1993 Oloroso Sherry - Distillers Edition
(70cl, 46%)
Clynelish
The 1993 vintage from Diageo's range of Distillers Editions. This Clynelish was finished in Oloroso seco casks, and it proffers a wonderfully fruity, waxy flavour. Well worth a try.  More info
Clynelish 1993 Oloroso Sherry - Distillers Edition
$94.85
Clynelish 15 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
(70cl, 56.10%)
Clynelish
This fruity Clynelish was distilled on the 3rd April 1997 before a 15 year maturation in a single refill hogshead. We then selected and bottled the cask on the 28th November 2012. There are just 255...  More info
Clynelish 15 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
$117.68
Clynelish 14 Year Old
(70cl, 46%)
Clynelish
This is a superb example of what Clynelish can produce even at younger age. The balance is sublime and the mouthfeel is perfectly rounded. A great 14 year old Highland malt, quite coastal too.  More info
Clynelish 14 Year Old
$52.69
Clynelish - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
(50cl, 50.60%)
Clynelish
The second batch of That Boutique-y Whisky Company's Clynelish is a delicious whisky with a lovely sherried flavour. It comes with a superb hand-drawn illustration of a trio of cats, in the style of...  More info
Clynelish - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
$89.42
Clynelish 1997 - Cask Strength (Gordon and MacPhail)
(70cl, 59.70%)
Clynelish
A full-bodied, smoky dram from the Northern Highland distillery, Clynelish. This single malt was distilled in 1997 and bottled at cask strength.  More info
Clynelish 1997 - Cask Strength (Gordon and MacPhail)
Clynelish 1993 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon and MacPhail)
(70cl, 43%)
Clynelish
Bottled in 2006, this Connoisseur's Choice bottling of Clynelish was distilled in 1993 and bottled by Gordon and MacPhail. Matured in refill sherry casks.  More info
Clynelish 1993 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon and MacPhail)
$65.87
Clynelish 23 Year Old 1974 - Rare Malts
(70cl, 59%)
Clynelish
A 23 year old cask strength bottling from the Rare Malts range of limited cask strength single malts. Distilled in 1974, this is a smoky, peppery dram from the Clynelish distillery.  More info
Clynelish 23 Year Old 1974 - Rare Malts
Clynelish 24 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
(70cl, 61.30%)
Clynelish
From the rare malts series by Douglas Laing, this 24 year old single malt is made on the same site as the (very much more expensive) Brora. Delicious smoky and intense Highland dram.  More info
Clynelish 24 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
(70cl, 46%)
Clynelish
From Signatory's Unchillfiltered range, this was distilled at Clynelish on the 18th December 1992 and bottled on the 9th December 2009. This is from two hogsheads, numbers 17260 and 17261. A release...  More info
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1992 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1995 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
(70cl, 58.20%)
Clynelish
A single cask whisky, bottled by Signatory. This was distilled at Clynelish on the 21st December 1995 and matured in sherry butt 12792 for 13 years before bottling on the 15th September 2009. A...  More info
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1995 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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