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Clynelish whisky

Clynelish is a coastal Highland distillery in Brora, Sutherland, prized for its distinctive waxy and textural single malt whisky. A cornerstone of the Johnnie Walker Gold Label blend, Clynelish has earned an ardent following among single malt enthusiasts.

The primary official release is Clynelish 14 Year Old, bottled at 46% ABV, which showcases the distillery’s signature notes of honeycomb, crisp orchard fruit, dried herbs, and coastal brine. Independent bottlers regularly offer single casks, which range from fresh bourbon maturation to deep sherry finishes.

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16 bottles in stock, with the best current price from the UK retailers we check.

Rough stone buildings and a pagoda-roofed kiln at the rear of Clynelish distillery, Brora, under a deep blue sky
Photo: Colin Kinnear, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped and resized.

Known for

The flavour families that most often turn up for Clynelish.

A guide to the house style rather than a promise: individual releases can differ.

About the distillery

Region
Highland, Scotland
Founded
1819
Status
Producing
Capacity
4.8 million litres of pure alcohol a year (stated capacity, not actual output); as recorded October 2026. Number 40 of 169 by stated capacity.
Stills
6 (3 wash, 3 spirit)
Owner
Owned by Diageo (since 1916); as recorded October 2026
Say it
cline*leash
Visitor tours
Open to visitors (tours from £10, avg £28; checked October 2026). See distillery tour guide.
Visitor rating
4.8 out of 5 (737 reviews); TripAdvisor, October 2026
Travel Index
Rank #14 in Scotland (Silver Tier), score 76.4/100. Milroy's Travel Index.

Read the full history on Whiskipedia

Secondary Market Barometer

10,134 lots sold · £3.5m hammer total

How Clynelish bottles have traded at Scotch Whisky Auctions and Whisky Auctioneer between January 2011 and October 2026. Hammer prices exclude buyer's premium, VAT and delivery.

Trading volume
#19of 182 distilleries by lots sold
Bids per lot
21.1Whisky Auctioneer only, against 19.9 across all distilleries
Median hammer price
£130average £343, pulled up by the top lots
Independent bottlings
42%of lots (4,299), the rest official bottlings (5,835)
Highest hammer prices
BottleSoldHammer
Clynelish 12 Year Old Ainslie and Heilbron Cask Strength 12 x 75cl 1973 - Edward & Edward - Case2019£20,500
Clynelish 1965 21 Year Old£15,500
Clynelish 12 Year Old Ainslie and Heilbron circa -60s - Di Chiano2019£14,500
Most often sold
BottleLotsMedian
Clynelish Reserve Game Of1,257£40
Clynelish 14 Year Old948£70
Clynelish 12 Year Old905£140

Past auction results, not a valuation or a guide to future prices. Figures compiled 1 November 2026.

Questions

What is the cheapest Clynelish whisky?
The cheapest Clynelish whisky is Clynelish 14 Year Old Single Malt Whisky (14 years old, 46% ABV, 70cl), at £53.50 from Master of Malt. That is £58.45 delivered to the UK mainland for one bottle. Next cheapest: Clynelish 14 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl (£57.95) and House Tyrell, Clynelish Reserve Game of Thrones Whisky Collection (£69.95).
How much does Clynelish whisky cost?
Clynelish whisky costs from £53.50 to £2,999.95, with a median of £399.95 for a full-size bottle. The dearest is Clynelish Rare Malts Selection Single Malt Scotch 1974 23 year old Whisky.
What is the oldest Clynelish whisky you can buy?
Clynelish 30 Year Old 1993 (casks 11082 & 11104) - (Halcyon Spirits) Single Malt Whisky, at 30 years old, from £790.95.
Why is Clynelish whisky described as having a waxy character?
Clynelish develops its signature waxy texture from a natural build-up of waxy precipitates in its uncleaned wash receiver tanks. This allows long-chain fatty esters to carry through into the spirit distillation, creating notes reminiscent of beeswax and candle wax.
What is the relationship between Clynelish and Brora?
The modern Clynelish distillery was built in 1967 next door to the original 1819 site. In 1969, the original distillery was renamed Brora to distinguish it from the new build. Brora closed in 1983 and reopened in 2021 as a dedicated luxury distillery.