Clynelish Whisky
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The current Clynelish distillery sits on the northern coast of Sutherland and was constructed in 1967 as a modern expansion next to the original Clynelish distillery, whose name later became history as Brora. As part of a wave of post-war distillery construction and rebuilding, the new facility shared some of the functional appearance of other large modernized distilleries from that era. It remains one of Diageo's most important malt producers, with a significant role not only as a single malt in its own right but also as a contributor to the company's blended whiskies, particularly within the Johnnie Walker family.
Clynelish has long been held in high esteem by whisky drinkers and is now widely regarded as one of the great distilleries of Scotland. Its whisky is among the most distinctive in the country, celebrated above all for its famous waxy texture, which pairs beautifully with notes of honey, tropical fruit, sea air and a dry, mineral edge. That combination gives Clynelish a character that is at once coastal, elegant and deeply individual.
It is also a whisky that matures exceptionally well. While younger bottlings can already display clarity, texture and character, mature Clynelish has long been valued by enthusiasts for the way its waxy, mineral and fruit-led qualities develop over time. Older vintages, particularly those from the early 1970s, remain especially sought after and have helped establish the distillery's near-legendary status among collectors.
