If you’re feeling low, there’s nothing quite like a wee dram of whisky to lift the spirits. If you’re feeling happy, there’s no finer way of celebrating than with a glass of your favourite whisky. Basically, what we’re trying to say is that whisky is life.

The rugged and windswept Highlands of Scotland are of course synonymous with whisky distillation, yet few distilleries have such a rich and storied history of Clynelish.

Clynelish Distillery was originally founded in 1819, though in 1969, it would change its name to Brora. In 1968, new Clynelish Distillery was built, with the goal of meeting the demand for single malt in the region. For a while, the two distilleries would operate in synergy with one another.

In 1983 however, Clynelish was forced to close down, though recently reopened following heavy investment from owners Diageo. Those who are familiar with Clynelish, will know that the whisky has a very strong connection with Johnnie Walker blended whisky, as for years as much as 95% of spirit they produced has been used in Johnnie Walker whisky, particularly their Gold Label Reserve.

Clynelish have a reputation for peaty, smoky, fiery single malts, which any Scotch drinker will tell you, is certainly not a bad thing. Their 14 Year Old however, has generated quite the buzz in the whisky world and has gotten people talking for all the right reasons.