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Highland · Sutherland

Clynelish

Est. 1967 · Brora
Distilling

Waxy, candle-like, coastal and fruity; a cult among blenders.

Owner
Diageo
Water
Clynemilton Burn
Region
Highland, Sutherland
Position
58.024°N 3.871°W

The modern successor to Brora, built alongside it in 1967. Its trademark waxiness is said to come from the residue in the feints receiver, which was cleaned out once and ruined the spirit until it built up again. A key malt in Johnnie Walker Gold.

The range
  1. Clynelish 14 Year Old
  2. Clynelish Distillers Edition
  3. Clynelish Reserve (Game of Thrones)