Caperdronich Distillery

Overview

The Caperdronich distillery was built as 'Glen Grant Number Two' in 1898 by J. & J. Grant.  Also the builder of the original Glen Grant distillery conveniently located just across the street in Rothes. Neighbouring distilleries include Glenrothes, Glen Spey and Speyburn.  This Speyside malt drew its water from Caperdonich Burn and was a main contributor to the Chivas Regal blend. 

Sharing the same licenses as the original Glen Grant, a pipe spanned the road between the two to carry the produce of Caperdonich (then Glen Grant no. Two) across for blending.

Ownership

The Caperdonich distillery closed after just four years in 1902.  Rebuilt in 1965 by Glenlivet Distilleries Ltd. and doubling its stills from two to four in 1967. Acquired by Seagram of Canada in 1977 and sold it to Pernod Ricard in 2001. Pernod Ricard closed the distillery in 2002.  Three sister distilleries were also closed including Benriach, Alt A' Bhainne and Braeval (Braes of Glenlivet).

History

• 1898 Built as 'Glen Grant #2' by J. & J. Grant.
• 1902 Closed doors as 'Glen Grant #2'.
  
• 1965 Renovated by Glenlivet Distilleries Ltd. opening as Caperdonich.
• 1967 Doubling its stills from two to four.
• 1977 Acquired by Seagrams of Canada.
• 2001 Sold to Pernod Ricard.
  
• 2003 Caperdronich becomes a mothballed distillery.
  

Known bottlings

• No distillery bottlings currently available
  

Location

Caperdonich Distillery, Rothes, Morayshire AB38 7BS

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