Clynelish
Clynelish Distillery & Visitor Centre
Please note: Clynelish distillery is now closed. Our nearby The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery is open seven days a week, offering world-class visitor experiences. You can join us for a range of experiences including tours, tastings and food and drink in our tasting kitchen.
Discover Clynelish
A Highland Enigma, Bottled
Founded in 1819 by the Marquess of Stafford, the original Clynelish offered Highlands tenants a market for their barley and a place in whisky history. That site closed in 1968, making way for the modern distillery across the road—all while the now-legendary Brora rose beside it, fell quiet, and returned in 2021.
Today, Clynelish is one of the Four Corners of Johnnie Walker. Its spirit, known for a subtle waxiness and coastal elegance, is shaped by Nothern Highland barley and water from the Clynemilton Burn.
This is whisky with character and quiet confidence, with tropical fruits, honey, and heritage in every drop.
Distillery FAQs
No, the Clynelish distillery is closed to visitors at the moment. We recommend looking into booking at nearby distilleries in the Highlands region.
In the Scottish Highlands, you’re within reach of several notable distilleries. The Singleton Distillery is open seven days a week and is close by. Brora, located just across the road, has recently reopened and offers a rare look into a revived icon.
Clynelish is owned by Diageo, and remains a renowned name in whisky.
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