Clynelish distillery stands against a blue sky with white clouds. There are two buildings – one is white and has the words ‘Clynelish’ printed on the front. The other is wooden and features floor to ceiling windows with a balcony.

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A bottle of Clynelish whisky sits on a circular wooden table, with its outer tube standing behind it. Also on the table is a dram glass containing whisky, a pen, notebook and a rolled-up napkin. Behind the table is a wooden barrel

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The original Clynelish distillery was founded in 1819 by The Marquis of Stafford. Since it reopened after redevelopment in 2021, around 4.8-million litres of malt are created on-site each year. 

Clynelish’s single malt whisky is known for its vibrant nose and long finish. Its flavour is often compared more to Island-style whiskies, thanks to its floral, sweet notes.  

Clynelish Distillery Production

Today’s modern distillery includes a huge mash tun and ten fermentation washbacks, that were installed as part of an extensive restoration project. As a result of its expertly crafted flavour, Clynelish is one of the main ingredients of Johnnie Walker’s blend. 

Interior of Clynelish Distillery showing large wooden-clad stainless steel fermentation washbacks inside a bright, modern production facility in the Scottish Highlands

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