Glen Elgin distillery
Scotch single malt whisky distillery
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| Region: Speyside | |
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| Owner | Diageo |
| Founded | 1898 |
| Status | Active |
| Water source | Millbuies Loch Springs |
| No. of stills | 3 wash stills (7000 liters) 3 spirit stills (8000 liters)[1] |
| Capacity | 1,830,000 liters |
Glen Elgin distillery is a Scotch single malt whisky distillery in Fogwatt, Moray, Scotland.
History
The Glen Elgin distillery was built by William Simpson and James Carle in 1898.[2]
in 1936, the distillery was purchased by Scottish Malt Distiller, a subsidiary of The Distillers Company. The whisky produced started to be used in White Horse blends and since 1977 in single malt whisky.[3]
In 1987, The Distillers Company was renamed as United Distillers.[4]
In 1997, with the merger of Guinness plc (United Distillers owner) and Grand Metropolitan, Glen Elgin distillery become part of the new company, Diageo.[5]
Products
The distillery formerly produced a 12-year-old, 16-year-old, 20-year-old and 32-year-old whiskey, and now only produces a 12-year-old.[6]
References
- ^ Glen Elgin on whisky.com
- ^ McCormack, Rachel (2018). Chasing the Dram: Finding the Spirit of Whisky. Simon & Schuster UK.
- ^ DK (2011). Great Whiskies. Dorling Kindersley. p. 132.
- ^ "The Guinness / Distillers Saga: The Aftermath". Scottish Whisky Magazine. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- ^ Ipsen, Erik; Tribune, International Herald (13 May 1997). "$33 Billion Giant Guinness to Unite With Grand Met". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ "Glen Elgin 18 years Cadenhead". Old Liquor Company. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
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