Clynelish Distillery — Local services in Great Britain

In September, I embarked on a memorable trip to Clynelish Distillery, set amidst the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, particularly in Sutherland. Known for its rich maritime heritage, the journey there was as captivating as the destination itself, with scenic views of rolling hills and rugged coastlines.

Clynelish boasts a rich history, having been established in 1819. In the 1960s, a new distillery, also named Clynelish, was constructed alongside the original. This led to the original being renamed Brora, which introduced heavily peated malt into its production before closing in the 1980s. The new Clynelish continues the whisky-making tradition, with parts of the old Brora serving as its visitor center.

Upon arriving, the distillery's blend of traditional charm and modernity immediately struck me. The staff's warm hospitality made me feel right at home. Although unable to partake in the full tasting experience, I thoroughly enjoyed the distillery tour (pronounced 'TUR') and exploring the shop.

A highlight of my visit was learning about Clynelish's unique distillation process, which gives its whisky a distinct waxy character and rich flavor. The balance of tradition and innovation here is impressive.

An unexpected joy was meeting the distillery's cat, a beloved part of Clynelish's identity and a symbol of its connection with nature. This cat's story is as integral to the distillery as its whisky.

Clynelish isn't just a destination for whisky enthusiasts. It stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of Scotland and is a must-visit for anyone exploring...

We went to cardhu as my husband wants to collect the 4 corners of Johnnie walkers world. We first came in to the shop and, I think, her name was Valerie was pushing us towards the self pouring whisky cause it has better value and tastes better. But one thing many know about whisky is that everyone has a personal taste. We didn’t really like that and she was not much help. My husband could taste the self pouring one but not the normal exclusive distillery one. We had to go upstairs to the bar. I asked at the bar if he can get a little to taste the distillery exclusive one cause he couldn’t do it in the shop. They were very helpfull here. I told him he needed to drive so he can not drink a ‘whole glass’. I asked what I needed to pay and he said that it was fine, that it was one the house. That was so so nice. I got a latte and we enjoyed the sun. He ended up buying the distillery...

The Clynelish Distillery, whether you’re a Whisky enthusiast or not, you’d be missing out if you don’t go and visit.

The atmosphere is welcoming and modern with impressive attention to detail given in the cafe area (ask staff about the 24 degree angles).

The staff are all warm, welcoming and fun to chat to and very knowledgeable about the local area and their Whisky.

The Whisky experience was one of a kind and whilst it is the first one I’ve taken part in, it’s one that I’ll never forget. Highly interactive and tactile, it is an immersive experience for all your senses and culminates with a wonderful whisky tasting session, you’ll leave not only learning about the production of there wonderful malt but also about the history of it and the local area.

An absolute must see, treat yourself to a...