Clynelish 1996 Precious Liquors / Mayuka Yamamoto

Clynelish distillery as it is recognised today, was built in 1967 to replace the smaller distillery next-door, which was the original site of that name. The first distillery was closed, but later re-opened, changing its name to Brora (but that’s another story). Clynelish is part of the Diageo stable, having been taken over by DCL in 1925. Despite being an important part of the Johnnie Walker blends, it has long been bottled as a single malt.

This Clynelish was distilled in 1996 and matured in single hogshead #9. It was bottled at cask strength in 2021.

The bottle and box feature artwork by Mayuka Yamamoto whoes contemplative paintings focus on wide-eyed children wearing animal suits.

One of 318 bottles.