Clynelish 1965 - 1994 Signatory Vintage Cask #667

A whisky of mythical proportions: this 1965 Clynelish, bottled by Signatory Vintage in 1994 from a single sherry cask (#667), hails from the original distillery that would later become Brora. It’s not just a rare old whisky—it’s a benchmark for what great distillate can be. Serge Valentin of WhiskyFun rated it an astonishing 95/100, calling it “one of the greatest distillates ever.” This is old-school elegance, bottled at 52.1% in the classic Signatory dumpy style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Waxy, leathery, metallic and earthy. Shoe polish, mushrooms, old toolbox, dry walnuts, moss, dry fino sherry – layered and evocative. The sherry is present but respectfully restrained.

Palate

Immense character: wax and leather meet brine, citrus, ash and light peat. Bold, mineral and salty, then softens to tangerines, mango and sea breeze. A true shape-shifter.

Finish

Long, salty and lingering with maritime elements, old oak, and a ghostly echo of peat. A dram that etches itself into memory.

Brora Distillery

Brora Distillery is located in the Scottish Highlands, near the coastal town of Brora in Sutherland. Founded in 1819 by the Marquis of Stafford, the distillery was originally known as Clynelish. In 1968, a new Clynelish Distillery was built next to the original one, which was then renamed Brora. The distillery produced until 1983, after which it closed, but its whiskies from that period have achieved legendary status.

A specific feature of Brora whisky is the use of peated malt during certain periods of production, which resulted in a robust and smoky flavour profile, with notes of sea salt, leather and subtle fruitiness. This unique combination of flavours made Brora whisky highly sought after by whisky lovers, collectors and investors.

In 2021, Diageo reopened Brora Distillery after an extensive restoration. The reopening marks a new era for Brora, with the distillery building on its rich heritage and traditional production methods. Brora's revival brings one of the most respected names in Scotch back into production, to the delight of whisky connoisseurs worldwide.

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This bottle was bottled a long time ago. Please be careful when opening. The closure may have deteriorated. The item is sold as photographed and described. We do not accept any liability for the condition of the closure.