
- Founded: 1967
- Status: Operational
- Region: Highlands, Scotland – Brora, Sutherland KW9 6LR +44(0)1408 623003
- Online: https://www.malts.com/en-row/distilleries/clynelish/

History The distillery was built in 1968, adjacent to the original Clynelish distillery which was closed. Confusingly the original distillery was reopened in May 1969 and until July 1973 produced a heavily peated whisky to supply for blending; this was done to cover a shortage of Islay whisky caused by a drought on the island. The old distillery was renamed Brora Distillery and production of a peated spirit continued up until 1983. Clynelish has had a strong connection with Johnnie Walker blended whisky for many years. A large proportion of the spirit used in Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve comes from this distillery.
The Whiskyphiles tasting notes
Official Bottling
- Clynelish 14 Years Old (46%, OB, 2017)
- Clynelish 1992 Distillers Edition (46%, OB, Cl-Br: 172-4i, 2009)
- Clynelish 1997 Distillers Edition (46%, OB, Cl-Br: 174-6k, 2011)
- Clynelish Distillery Exclusive Bottling (48%, OB, Bourbon Casks, 6000 Bottles, 2017)
- House Tyrell Clynelish Reserve (51.2%, OB, 2019)
Independent Bottling
Cadenhead
Gordon & MacPhail
Montgomerie’s
Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Signatory
- Clynelish 14 Years Old 1998 Vintage Collection (43%, Signatory, HHs #2460 & 2461, 821 Bottles, 2012)
- Clynelish 20 Years Old 1995 Cask Strength Collection (53.2%, Signatory, Refill Sherry Butt #8636, 626 Bottles, 2016)