No other bottler is offering such a diverse selection of high quality casks at such compelling prices. The Thompson brothers entered the whisky business through pure passion, and that passion has opened doors within the complex and often opaque world of cask trading. As the exclusive US source for Thompson Bros whiskies, we are able to translate those relationships into remarkable opportunities for our customers. Hand selected by the team at Dornoch Distillery and approved by our own buying team, this exceptional cask underscores the uncompromising commitment to quality that has become synonymous with the Thompson Bros name. Clynelish, perched on the northeast coast of the Highlands near Brora, is revered for its singular waxy texture and coastal austerity. Rebuilt in 1967 adjacent to the original 1819 site founded by the Duke of Sutherland, and much of its production has long been destined for blending, particularly within the Johnnie Walker portfolio. Clynelish offers a combination of honeyed fruit, mineral tension, and that unmistakable oily character that has made it a cult favorite among malt lovers. This unique and unusual 12 year old Clynelish represents one of the most impressive young examples we have encountered. Filled into recharred French oak in June 2013, it was bottled without chill filtration at 48.3% alc by vol. Dense, oily Clynelish fruit meets assertive French oak spice in a combination we did not know we needed, but so glad we found.