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: […]
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