Clynelish Scotch Whisky

Clynelish Scotch whisky distillery was established in 1819 by the Marquis of Stafford

And operated until 1968 when a new modern Distillery was built.

Most of the history to the Clynelish distillery belongs to the original distillery, which was renamed Brora, when the new Distillery was built alongside it and took over the Clynelish name.

In March 1931 the economic recession forced Clynelish to close. Distilling returned in September 1938, only to shut down from May 1941 until November 1945 due to the restrictions on the supply of barley to distillers during the Second World War.

In the 1960's Clynelish was again brought up to date when mains electricity was installed and stills that had been heated by a hand-fired coal-burning furnace were converted to internal steam heating.

In 1968 the original Clynelish distillery was replaced by the new distillery built on an adjacent site. The six stills in the new distillery are run on the most up to date lines, while retaining the traditional still and the original water supplies from the Clynemilton Burn.

Clynelish Whisky Tasting Notes

Distillery Style

Nose : Very coastal, salt air and seaweed.

Palate : Medium bodied. Sweet malt, briny, spicy.

Finish : Long, spicy, slightly peppery finish.