Situated near Brora in Scotland's northern Highlands, Clynelish Distillery has long been revered for its uniquely textured Scotch whisky that combines rugged coastal character with elegant, waxy richness. Though the current distillery operates from 1967, its roots stretch back to 1819 with the original Clynelish eventually becoming the legendary Brora.
What truly sets Clynelish apart is its distinctive spirit profile - think a mouth-coating wax texture, hints of sea salt and maritime air, citrus brightness, and gentle floral or heather notes. A curious part of its flavour comes from its feints receiver - in that tank where oily compounds naturally build up - that the distillery preserves rather than discards, giving the whisky its signature waxy, fragrant body.
Clynelish is much more than a hidden gem for whisky lovers. It's a core component in many premium blends, especially those that want that silky, coastal oiliness in their foundation. But single malt fans adore it for its refined complexity, the way its fruit and oak marry with seaside freshness, and its capacity to mature gracefully.
