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Clynelish distillery in Highland, Scotland
Highland, Scotland

Clynelish

The Waxy Wonder of the North

Built next to the original Brora distillery (now closed and legendary), Clynelish inherited and refined the coastal Highland style. Its waxy character comes from the unique shape of its stills and long fermentation times.

Est. 1968 Highland, Scotland Official Website
Region
Highland (Sutherland)
Owner
Diageo
Neighbour
Brora (closed)

The Story

Founded 1968

Waxy & Coastal

The signature waxiness, combined with honey and sea breeze, makes Clynelish instantly recognisable.

Signature Notes

Beeswax Honey Sea breeze Lemon
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Clynelish 14 Year Old

Waxy honey and sea breeze — a hidden gem among Highland malts.

Whiskies from Clynelish

2 expressions in our collection · Average rating: 4.4

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