Distillery
Clynelish, a distillery nestled in the picturesque town of Brora in the north of the Scottish Highlands, was founded in 1819 by the Duke of Sutherland. It originally focused on the production of whiskey intended for blended blends, which were in high demand at the time.
A major milestone in the history of the Clynelish distillery occurred in 1968, when a completely new still (Clynelish B) was built next to the original still (Clynelish A) ). The new distillery continued to produce unsmoked single malt whisky, while the original building was renamed Brora and produced an excellent smoked spirit. Unfortunately, in 1983 Brora was closed, which only strengthened its cult status. However, due to increasing demand, Diageo, which now owns both distilleries, has decided to reopen the renovated Brora in 2021.
Clynelish is an important ingredient in Johnnie Walker blended whisky, but it has also gained a reputation among single malt whiskey lovers for to its unmistakable character with tones of beeswax, citrus and sea salt.
Bottle
Clynelish 1983 Murray McDavid Mission Selection Number Three is a single malt whisky, distilled in 1983 and bottled in 2003 as part of the Mission - Selection Number Three series by Murray McDavid. This series focuses on bottling rare and vintage whiskies, with each bottling unchill-filtered and free from added coloring to represent the authentic and unique character of the distillery.
The bottle is adorned with the signature of the legendary Jim McEwan, who was instrumental in the restoration and reopening of the Bruichladdich distillery in 2001 and held the position of master distiller until 2015. His signature appears only on exceptional bottlings, prized among whisky connoisseurs and collectors.
Nose: Complex with hints of sea air, light peat smoke, roasted almonds, and notes of green fruit.
Taste: Smooth and balanced, with a combination of sweet and citrus notes that fade into a light oak base with a hint of spice and waxiness.
Finish: Long, with a fine balance between smoke and sweetness, resulting in a refined and harmonious finish.
The auctioned bottle has a number 018/498 and is delivered in a luxurious wooden box.
