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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.

In 2002, Clynelish finally released an official bottling, the 14 Year Old, after being used mostly as a 'volume' malt whisky for blending. Additionally, 2010 saw a 12 year old expression of Clynelish released for the ‘Friends of the Classic Malts’ range.

Diageo announced a £30m expansion of Clynelish in 2014, but the plan was postponed. However, a year-long refurbishment was finally completed in June 2017, during which time the distillery was out of action. It now boasts 10 washbacks and three pairs of stills in the new still room, producing 4.8 million litres of alcohol per week.

Clynelish 14 Year Old

70cl, 46%

A coastal and peaty single malt, the flagship expression from Clynelish boasts a fabulous flavour profile filled with its distinctive waxy notes. Clynelish is the successor to Brora which closed in…  More info

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£49.94
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Clynelish Select Reserve (Special Release 2015)

70cl, 56.1%

The second Select Reserve from Diageo's Special Releases, Jim Beveridge has again been busy hand-selecting Clynelish casks. Yep, we're all jealous of him too! Liquid was chosen from ex-bourbon…  More info

Clynelish Select Reserve (Special Release 2015)
£693.53

Clynelish Select Reserve (2014 Special Release)

70cl, 54.9%

A surprising non-age-statement expression, released as part of Diageo's 2014 Special Releases. This Clynelish single malt is made from five vintages and five types of cask - this includes American…  More info

Clynelish Select Reserve (2014 Special Release)
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£875
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Clynelish 12 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

70cl, 58.5%

A fascinating Special Release from Clynelish, which moves away from the distillery's classic waxy profile in favour of the rich, spicy, and darkly delicious world of sherry cask maturation.…  More info

Clynelish 12 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

Clynelish 12 Year Old Ainslie & Heilbron 1980s

75cl, 40%

A rare 12-year-old single malt Scotch whisky from Clynelish bottled by Ainslie & Heilbron. Featuring a charming retro label with plenty of early 80s energy, this is one collectible…  More info

Clynelish 12 Year Old Ainslie & Heilbron 1980s

Clynelish 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

50cl, 47.1%

A birthday celebration-worthy Clynelish here, bottled up to mark 10 years of That Boutique-y Whisky Company. This is a distillery with a sterling reputation for producing a singular, waxy spirit that…  More info

Clynelish 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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£379.95
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Clynelish 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

50cl, 47.3%

That Boutique-y Whisky Company has gone and bottled up its tenth batch of single malt Scotch whisky from the Clynelish Distillery! As ever, the cats on the label can't agree on anything, and one of…  More info

Clynelish 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Clynelish 13 Year Old 2007 - Mey Selections

70cl, 57%

An indie Clynelish single malt, distilled back in June 2007 and allowed to aged for 13 years in a first-fill sherry cask. Eventually, the Highland whisky was bottled up for the Mey Selections range,…  More info

Clynelish 13 Year Old 2007 - Mey Selections

Clynelish 14 Year Old - Flora and Fauna - 1990s

70cl, 43%

A charming old bottle of 14 year old single malt from Clynelish, released in the '90s as part of the Flora and Fauna series. The label depicts a pretty gnarly looking wildcat, which we certainly…  More info

Clynelish 14 Year Old - Flora and Fauna - 1990s

Clynelish 1992 (bottled 2007) Oloroso Sherry - Distillers Edition

70cl, 46%

A 1992 vintage from Clynelish, this single malt was finished in a seco Oloroso cask before bottling in 2007. The sherry notes have developed with spice and there is a lovely rum-like character.  More info

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Clynelish 1997 - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)

70cl, 59.7%

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 & MacPhail)

Clynelish 1993 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon and MacPhail)

70cl, 43%

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)
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Clynelish 24 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

50cl, 49.7%

Behold the fourth batch of Clynelish single malt independently bottled by That Boutique-y Whisky Company! Cat meme continue to be a source of much mirth on the internet (and at MoM Towers), and…  More info

Clynelish 24 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Clynelish 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 11225) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

70cl, 51%

Another exciting bottling from Signatory's much-adored Cask Strength Collection, this time distilled by the marvellous Clynelish! It was aged in a single refill sherry butt for 25 years, from…  More info

Clynelish 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 11225) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Clynelish 21 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

70cl, 46.1%

This right here is an independently bottled single malt from the amazing Clynelish Distillery, released as part of the Forgotten Gems series, which is all about making sure the last drops of great…  More info

Clynelish 21 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
£179.95
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Clynelish 16 Year Old - Four Corners of Scotland Collection

70cl, 49.3%

A limited edition distillery exclusive, this 16-year-old single malt from Clynelish was released as second in the Four Corners of Scotland Collection. Released in 2021, this edition marks the…  More info

Clynelish 16 Year Old - Four Corners of Scotland Collection

Clynelish 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

50cl, 47.8%

Behold the 7th batch of Clynelish single malt to be bottled by That Boutique-y Whisky Company - this one was aged for 21 years before the Boutique-y bunch got their hands on it. It features a label…  More info

Clynelish 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Clynelish 15 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

70cl, 56.1%

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)
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Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

70cl, 56.7%

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 with an outturn of just 276. Orange, citrus…  More info

Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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Clynelish 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 11234) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

70cl, 52.2%

Ooh, sherried Clynelish! Delish! This right here is a 24 year old single malt from the Clynelish Distillery, which was distilled in November 1995 and aged in a refill sherry butt until June 2020.…  More info

Clynelish 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 11234) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Clynelish 14 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box)

70cl, 43%

A very rare edition from the Flora and Fauna back catalogue. This is one of the originals that came in a wooden presentation case, and is very hard to find. Offers up lovely malty, coastal, sherry…  More info

Clynelish 14 Year Old - Flora and Fauna (with Wooden Box)

Clynelish 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 11215) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

70cl, 52.7%

A single cask, indie Clynelish! Distilled back in 1993, it rested in a single bourbon barrel for over a quarter of a century, until Càrn Mòr bottled the Highlander for its Celebration of the Cask…  More info

Clynelish 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 11215) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Clynelish 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 11229) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

70cl, 54.5%

A magnificent indie Clynelish, bottled courtesy of the wonderful Signatory. It was distilled over in the Highlands back in November 1995, and left in a single refill sherry butt for almost a quarter…  More info

Clynelish 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 11229) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

70cl, 54.7%

A 21 year old single malt from Clynelish, bottled for the Xtra Old Particular range by Douglas Laing. This one was matured from April 1997 to August 2018 in a refill hogshead, then bottled at cask…  More info

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12781) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Clynelish 8 Year Old (Parcel No.2) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

70cl, 48%

An 8 year old Clynelish here from The Single Malts of Scotland's Reserve Casks independent bottling series. This particular parcel was drawn from five barrels and bottled at 48% ABV in 2020. Always a…  More info

Clynelish 8 Year Old (Parcel No.2) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

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