In 1953, Glenlivet merges with Glen Grant but when Pernod Ricard took over Seagram’s whisky arm in 2001 (Seagram aquired Glen Grant in 1977), Glen Grant which was was deemed legally surplus and in 2006 it was snapped up by Gruppo Campari for 115m Glen Grant is the biggest selling single malt scotch whisky in […]
In 1889 Dailuaine became the very first distillery in Scotland to be fitted with a pagoda roof, designed by Charles Doig. At the end of the 19th century, Dailuaine was the largest single malt distillery in Speyside and also one of the most innovative in terms of design. In 1917, a fire rips through the […]
The founder of Cragganmore, John Smith was an experienced distiller, having already been manager of the Macallan, Glenlivet, Glenfarclas and Wishaw distilleries. Region: Speyside Area: Moray Current Owner: Diageo Founded : 1869 Founder : John Smith (The Smith Family) No. of wash stills: 2 No. of spirit stills: 2 Capacity (litres): 1,520,000.00 Website:
The whisky produced in the distillery is a major component of Bell’s blended whisky. Region: Speyside Area: Moray Current Owner: Diageo Founded : 1871 Founder : Alexander Wilson Current Owner: Alexander Wilson No. of wash stills: 2 No. of spirit stills: 2 Capacity (litres): 1,990,000.00 Website:
Started as oatmeal mill before venturing into the whisky world. The Whisky produced in the distillery is primarily used for J&B products. In 2001, Glen Spey is bottled as a single malt in the Flora and Fauna range. Later in in 2010, a 21-year old single malt is released as part Diageo’s Special Releases Region: […]
Glenrothes is one of the rare Scotch whisky distilleries to have a cooperage on site Glenrothes prospered when it merged with Bunnahabhain in 1887 and was marked out as top-class blending material, its most notable brands being Cutty Sark and The Famous Grouse Region: Speyside Area: Moray Current Owner: Edrington Group Founded : 1878 Founder […]
In 1960, Glenfiddich becomes the first distillery to be marketed as a single malt whisky worldwide. Today it is the world’s best selling single malt whisky with sales in 180 countries and accounts for 35% of single malt sales globally In 1969, Glenfiddich becomes the first Scottish distillery to open a visitors center One of […]
During its history, the distillery has released only a handful of official bottlings. The Whisky produced in the distillery is currently primarily used for Dewar’s blended whisky The distillery was a major contributor to White Horse blended scotch whisky since the late 19th century until 2014 when it started being known among the rank of […]
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