The original Clynelish distillery was founded in 1819. Its location 'just up the A9 and in the popular golfing and fishing town of Brora,' as one guide informed me, is less important than its proximity to the Clynemilton Burn, which provides the antiseptically clean, fresh water from which this excellent whisky is made. Intensely gold in colour, there is a sea breeziness about the bouquet, along with some marked spice and floral characters. The palate is reflective of the bouquet, with the added charm of some light citrus and a finish that hints at honey.