Brora Distillery

Overview

The Brora distillery was originally called Clynelish.  Located on the east coast of the norther Highlands, it was founded in 1819 by the marquis of Stafford.  This old victorian distillery was named Brora when a new Clynelish distillery opened near by in 1969.  Between 1969 and 1983 Brora distillery produced some heavily peated whisky that earned itself a solid reputation among the whisky community.

Ownership

Established by the marquis of Stafford in 1819.  Managed by several different owners until acquired by the Clynelish Distillery Co. Ltd in 1912.  100% owernership was bough by Johny Walker and later merged into DCL in 1925. Clynelish is still very much active with both distilleries owned by United Distillers & Vintners (Diageo) Ltd.

Location

Brora, Sutherland (Scotland) 

History

• 1819 Clynelish Distillery is created by the marquis of Stafford.
• 1912 Acquired by the Clynelish Distillery Co. Ltd.
• 1925 Sold to DCL (Distillers Company Ltd.)
• 1931 to 1939 Clynelish Distillery goes silent.
• 1967 A new distillery was build near the first one, under the name or Clynelish 2.
• 1969 Clynelish whisky is no longer produced and closed.
• 1975 Reopened under the name Brora
• 1983 Brora whisky becomes a mothballed distillery in May.
  

Whisky Maniac

Brora was said to produce the most peaty malt of the Highlands. Its nickname was "The Lagavulin of the North".  Click here to buy Brora whisky.