Clynelish Distillery is located on the East coast of Sutherland, around one hour north of Inverness on the scenic North Coast 500 route. With beautiful views of the North Sea and the hills to the north - where the Clynemilton burn runs over seams of gold in the rock. With this water, Clynelish distillery produces a fruity, waxy, slightly smoky, sea-spicy single malt. Clynelish is an anglicised version of the Gaelic for green pasture. And, though it’s a coastal whisky, this is fitting for a Scotch with sweet floral fragrances and verdant flavour notes. It’s a name with a long history, one that predates the distillery we know today, but which has adorned the labels of whisky bottles for two hundred years.

Clynelish proudly serves as one of the Four Corners distilleries of Johnnie Walker. We distil the rich Highland Malt that is enjoyed around the world on its own and as a vital component of Johnnie Walker whiskies. Discover the mysterious and hidden spirit of our coastal Sutherland home, where we create our rich, waxy whisky, carrying notes of tropical fruit and honey.

Address:

Brora, Sutherland KW9 6LR

This distillery is included as part of our North of Inverness Tour and also our Johnnie Walker Four Corners of Scotland Tour.

Directions by car: Head north on the A9 through Brora and follow the brown signs to Clynelish, first on the left.

Directions by train: From Brora train station turn right heading north and follow the main road.

Opening Times:

• Opening hours vary. Please visit Clynelish website for more information.

Tours:

CLYNELISH FLAVOUR JOURNEY £21

If you crave a good mystery and long to explore flavour in new ways, this is the tour for you. Join us on a journey through Clynelish’s dramatic story and flavourful field-to-glass whisky process. Your full-sensory tour culminates in a tutored whisky tasting of drams, a highball and a sweet surprise overlooking the spectacular coastal Sutherland landscape.

Duration: 1hr 45mins

CLYNELISH EXPRESS TASTING £17

The Clynelish Express Tasting Experience consists of a tutored nosing and tasting of three delicious scotch whiskies. With some local heritage and insider knowledge this interactive tasting experience gives you an insight into the history and mystery of our famous Clynelish whisky.

Duration: 45mins

A TASTE OF CLYNELISH £70

Join us for a unique tutored tasting of four Clynelish Single Malt expressions, expertly selected by our bar team. This premium tasting experience gives you a glimpse into the rare and exclusive bottles crafted in our highland distillery. Relax in our sea-view bar whilst you learn more about what makes Clynelish so unique and enjoy some of the best whiskies we have to offer.

Duration: 45mins

CLYNELISH PROCESS TOUR AND PREMIUM TASTING (FROM £35)

The perfect experience for whisky adorers and those looking for a process led tour. Hosted by an experienced guide, you’ll discover how we create our elusive highland spirit. Your experience begins with a dram of Clynelish in our stunning sea-view bar, followed by a succinct guided tour of our modern distillery, concluding back in the bar where you’ll enjoy a tutored tasting of three exclusive Clynelish single malts. Some might say, the perfect way to spend an hour.

Duration: 1hr

STORY ROOM & TASTING £17

Join us on a journey through Clynelish’s dramatic history and the story of Johnnie Walker. This experience includes a tutored whisky tasting of drams and a highball cocktail to enjoy, overlooking the spectacular coastal Sutherland landscape. Please note this experience does not include a tour of the distillery due to silent season.

Duration: 1hr