Introduction:
Brora Whiskies are highly sought after due to the distillery’s closure in 1983. Most available bottles today are vintage releases from the 70s and 80s, aged between 15 to 35 years. Brora has a lightly peated Highland Scotch character, and independent bottlings of their Whiskies can still be found.
Production and Renovation:
Production at Brora resumed in 2021 after an extensive renovation. The goal is to recreate the original distillate from before the closure. Some original production items were refurbished during the renovation, while others were completely replaced. The distillery sources its water from a nearby burn, and the name “Brora” originates from the Viking era, meaning “the bridge over the water.”
Malt and Mash Tun:
Brora obtains its malt from malt houses in the south of Scotland. While their partner distillery Clynelish produces non-peated Whisky, Brora adds a touch of smoke to their fruity new make spirit. The mash tun at Brora is an original cast iron one from the original distillery, with minor repairs and a new lid. New washbacks were built for the reopening due to the old wooden fermentation vats drying out and leaking.
Pot Stills:
Brora’s former pot stills have been refurbished and are now back in operation. Both the wash still and the spirit still have a volume of 13,500 litres and feature reflux bowls. The advantage of using the original pot stills is the ability to recreate the former new make spirit, with samples from the Diageo archive serving as a reference.
The Warehouse:
The warehouses at Brora are flat dunnages with sturdy bricked walls, providing an ideal environment for the slow maturation of Scotch Whisky.
History:
The distillery was originally established as Clynelish in 1819 by the Duke of Sutherland. In 1967, a new Clynelish distillery was built, and the original Clynelish was renamed Brora. The distillery closed in 1983, with only the warehouses remaining in use. Diageo, the owner of the distillery, invested in a comprehensive renovation, and since May 2021, Whisky spirit has once again been flowing through the original stills of Brora.
The Visitor Centre:
Visiting the Brora Distillery is possible through the Clynelish distillery.
Visitor information:
Brora Distillery (Clynelish Distillery)
Brora
Sutherland
KW9 6LR
Tel: +44 (0)1408-623000
clynelish.distillery@diageo.com
Information about the Distillery: |
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| Number of bottles: | 0 Bottles |
| Country, Region: | Scotland, Highlands |
| Coordinates: | -3.868132 58.024908 |
| Status: | Active |
| Company: | Diageo |
| Founding year: | 1819 |
Introduction:
Brora Whiskies are highly sought after due to the distillery’s closure in 1983. Most available bottles today are vintage releases from the 70s and 80s, aged between 15 to 35 years. Brora has a lightly peated Highland Scotch character, and independent bottlings of their Whiskies can still be found.
Production and Renovation:
Production at Brora resumed in 2021 after an extensive renovation. The goal is to recreate the original distillate from before the closure. Some original production items were refurbished during the renovation, while others were completely replaced. The distillery sources its water from a nearby burn, and the name “Brora” originates from the Viking era, meaning “the bridge over the water.”
Malt and Mash Tun:
Brora obtains its malt from malt houses in the south of Scotland. While their partner distillery Clynelish produces non-peated Whisky, Brora adds a touch of smoke to their fruity new make spirit. The mash tun at Brora is an original cast iron one from the original distillery, with minor repairs and a new lid. New washbacks were built for the reopening due to the old wooden fermentation vats drying out and leaking.
Pot Stills:
Brora’s former pot stills have been refurbished and are now back in operation. Both the wash still and the spirit still have a volume of 13,500 litres and feature reflux bowls. The advantage of using the original pot stills is the ability to recreate the former new make spirit, with samples from the Diageo archive serving as a reference.
The Warehouse:
The warehouses at Brora are flat dunnages with sturdy bricked walls, providing an ideal environment for the slow maturation of Scotch Whisky.
History:
The distillery was originally established as Clynelish in 1819 by the Duke of Sutherland. In 1967, a new Clynelish distillery was built, and the original Clynelish was renamed Brora. The distillery closed in 1983, with only the warehouses remaining in use. Diageo, the owner of the distillery, invested in a comprehensive renovation, and since May 2021, Whisky spirit has once again been flowing through the original stills of Brora.
The Visitor Centre:
Visiting the Brora Distillery is possible through the Clynelish distillery.
Visitor information:
Brora Distillery (Clynelish Distillery)
Brora
Sutherland
KW9 6LR
Tel: +44 (0)1408-623000
clynelish.distillery@diageo.com
Information about the Distillery: |
|
| Number of bottles: | 0 Bottles |
| Country, Region: | Scotland, Highlands |
| Coordinates: | -3.868132 58.024908 |
| Status: | Active |
| Company: | Diageo |
| Founding year: | 1819 |