Clynelish
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Situated in the village of Brora in the Scottish Highlands, Clynelish proudly serves as one of the Four Corners distilleries of Johnnie Walker, as a vital component of the celebrated blend. A cool and coastal single malt in its own right, in 1819 the original Clynelish was so prized that only private customers were supplied.
About Clynelish
The unique maritime character of Clynelish single malt owes much to its location, but even more to the skills of those who ensure its high quality. The barley that makes Clynelish is still malted in the Northern Highlands and water is still piped down from the Clynemilton Burn to the distillery. After maturation in oak casks, the single malt is ready to be savoured.
When approaching Clynelish Distillery, visitors will happen upon a life-size figure of the Johnnie Walker ‘Striding Man.’ He appears to be doused in honey, a nod to the waxy and honey-rich character of Clynelish.
Single malt bottlings are adorned with an image of a wildcat, the emblem of the Sutherland clan who are responsible for Clynelish distillery's founding.
Famed for it's especially 'waxy' mouthfeel, a trade secret among the distillers at Clynelish.
History
The original Clynelish distillery was founded in the village of Brora in 1819 by the Marquess of Stafford, notorious for his role in the Highland Clearances. The distillery was built principally to provide an outlet for grain grown by tenants on the Sutherland estate. It was subsequently rebuilt on a new site across the road in 1968, and the original Clynelish distillery was renamed as the Brora distillery. The new Clynelish distillery building was designed following the blueprint of the Caol Ila distillery on Islay.
Taste Profile
Clynelish is known for flavours of...
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