Glendronach Distillery

Overview

Glendronach Distillery was built in 1826.  Purchased by William Teachers & Sons Ltd in 1960.  It ceased production and was mothballed in 2000. Based in Forgue in Aberdeenshire it is getting its water from the "The Source", a spring east of the distillery.  It resumed production in 2002 and was purchased by the Benriach Distillery Company in 2008.  The first distillery bottling by the new Glendronach owners is available now.

Ownership

Glendronach slept for a short two years before resuming production again as an independent distillery.  The Benriach Distillery Company Ltd are the new owners.

Location

Forgue, Aberdeenshire AB54 6DA
Tel: +44 (0)1466 730202

Sherry Maturation

When Glendronach opened its doors in 1826 many single malts were matured in Spanish sherry casks. Over time the rarity and barrel price has seen a major switch to American Bourbon barrels by the whisky industry. Today there are perhaps only two distilleries that can truly be classified as 'sherry maturation' houses and this distillery is where 100% of the single malt sold still enjoys its primary maturation exclusively in sherry casks.

History

• 1826 Glendronach Distillery Co. (Founder James Allardes)
• 1991 First official release as a Single Malt under Flora and Fauna banner.
• 1993 Pittyvaich becomes a mothballed distillery.
• 2000 The distillery was mothballed
• 2002 Resumed production of single malt
• 2008 Bought by The BenRiach Distillery Company Ltd

Whisky Maniac

Glendronach whisky is a fresh out of mothballed single malt.  With its new independant heritage revived it is a rare taste of the Highland region.  Click here to buy Glendronach whisky.