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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.

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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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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

Clynelish 10 Year Old (Special Release 2023)

70cl, 57.5%

Presented at 57.5% ABV, this is a big, bold Clynelish single malt Scotch whisky that was launched for Diageo's Special Releases 2023. Matured solely within American oak bourbon casks for a decade,…  More info

Clynelish 10 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
£164.95

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)
£175

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 24 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

70cl, 61.3%

From Diageo's Rare Malts Selection, this 24-year-old single malt from Clynelish was distilled in 1972 and bottled up at a bold cask strength of 61.3% ABV. A rare find for collectors right here.…  More info

Clynelish 24 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
£2,500

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 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive

70cl, 57.3%

A 20 year old single malt Scotch whisky from Clynelish, released in celebration of the distillery's 200th anniversary. Clynelish was founded all the way back in 1819! Here's to many more! This…  More info

Clynelish 20 Year Old 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive
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Clynelish 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

50cl, 49.3%

That Boutique-y Whisky Company's third batch of Clynelish single malt and those cats from the interweb are still discussing whisky labels, siblings and cheezburgers! We like the addition of a candle…  More info

Clynelish 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 908605) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

70cl, 54.8%

An independent bottling of Clynelish single malt Scotch whisky, distilled in 1995 and bottled in 2014 at 19 years old and 54.8% ABV. Before it was bottled by Duncan Taylor, it was given a short…  More info

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1995 (cask 908605) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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Clynelish 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 10033) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

70cl, 48.4%

This is a single cask release of Clynelish single malt, drawn from cask 10033 which matured the whisky for 17 years with an outturn of 726 bottles. Produced for the Old Particular range by Douglas…  More info

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 10033) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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Bench With A Sea View 1997 - Wemyss (Clynelish)

70cl, 46%

One of a pair of 1997 vintage Clynelish single malts bottled in 2014 by Wemyss. This one was matured in a hogshead until 2013 and had an outturn of 371 bottles, then given the title Bench With A Sea…  More info

Bench With A Sea View 1997 - Wemyss (Clynelish)
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Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6470) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

70cl, 46%

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)
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Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

70cl, 48.6%

A single cask, cask-strength 23 year old Clynelish distilled in 1988 and bottled for Duncan Taylor's Octave cask range.  More info

Clynelish 23 Year Old 1988 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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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 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 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8689) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

70cl, 52.4%

A 20 year old Clynelish, aged in a refill Sherry butt from September 1995 to August 2016. Following that maturation, the folks from Signatory bottled up the whisky for their Cask Strength Collection…  More info

Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8689) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 6403 + 6404) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

70cl, 46%

An independently bottled 19 year old single malt from the Clynelish distillery, drawn from a pair of hogsheads casks. Clynelish distilled this whisky in June 1996 and left it to age until the folks…  More info

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 6403 + 6404) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
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Clynelish - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

50cl, 50.6%

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)
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Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

70cl, 46%

Northern Highlands distillery Clynelish distilled this single malt Scotch whisky in 1997. 15 years later, Berry Bros. & Rudd swooped in a bottled the single cask whisky. Good work all round!  More info

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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Clynelish 12 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)

70cl, 43%

12 year old Clynelish distilled in February 1998 and aged in hogsheads 2454 and 2455 before bottling by Signatory in March 2010. A release of 798 bottles.  More info

Clynelish 12 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)
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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 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11480) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

70cl, 57.2%

A particularly yummy Clynelish, aged in a refill hogshead for 21 years and independently bottled by the fantastic Douglas Laing! This was distilled in October 1995 and set aside to mature until…  More info

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11480) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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Clynelish 14 Year Old 2001 (casks 307849 & 307850) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)

70cl, 54%

Cask strength Clynelish here, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail! This was distilled in June 2001 and set aside in a pair of refill Sherry casks for 14 years until January 2016, when it was bottled at 54%…  More info

Clynelish 14 Year Old 2001 (casks 307849 & 307850) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
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Clynelish 1997 (bottled 2012) Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish - Distillers Edition

70cl, 46%

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 (bottled 2012) Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish - Distillers Edition
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