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Highlands
1819
The Clynemilton Burn
United Distillers & Vintners
Operational
Yes
+44 (0)1408 623000
(Call for visiting hours) |
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The original Clynelish distillery was
established in 1819 and operated until
1968 when it was replaced by the new
modern Clynelish Distillery. The old
distillery was then renamed Brora and
continued operating alongside the new
distillery until 1983. The new
distillery continued with the more
traditional production of an excellent
and characterful malt which is highly
regarded by blenders. The old distillery
began the production of a rather peaty
malt, this peaty malt was necessary for the
owner of the distillery at the time
because Caol Ila, another important
distillery belonging to the Clynelish
owner was temporarily closed for
refurbishment, and the malt was needed
for the blends of the group.
The old distillery buildings still
exists, and today are used as warehouses
for the new one. Today only 1% of the
production is sold as single malt, the
remaining 99% is used in Johnnie Walker
Gold Label blend.
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Clynelish Tasting Notes
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 Clynelish
14 Year Old Single Malt.
Colour:
Gold.
Nose:
Rather peaty, a pleasant sea freshness. Fruity,
spicy. Malted barley on a background of
floral hints.
Taste:
The taste confirms the nose, peaty and
spicy. A perfect balance between peat
and rare malt spices.
Finish:
Smoky and dry with a slight hint of saltiness.
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Clynelish Bottlings
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Clynelish offer you the following choice
of single malts:
- Clynelish 14 Year Old Single Malt.
- 14 Year Old Flora & Fauna Series.
- 12 Year Old White Label 1970's.
- 12 Year Old Brown & Orange Label 1980's.
- Clynelish 1974 23 Year Old Rare Malts Series.
- Many more rare vintage and
independent bottlings available from
specialist whisky shops such as
The Whisky Exchange.
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