Whisky distilleries in the Trossachs
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Situated in one of Scotlands most picturesque areas is the Loch Lomond Scotch Whisky Distillery. It all started with the Bulloch family and its interest in Scotch Whisky trade back in 1842. First involved in wholesaling the Bulloch family sold their own label whisky, gin and vodka and then purchased the Loch Lomond Distillery in 1985. In 1993 a set of grain stills was added to the distillery to secure an adequate supply of grain whisky. Now Loch Lomond Distillery is the only distillery in Scotland producing both grain whisky and malt whisky on the same place. Loch Lomond Whisky Distillery produces an average of 10 million litres grain alcohol and 2.5 million litres of malt alcohol.
Loch Lomond Distillery
Bowie RoadSituated in one of Scotlands most picturesque areas is the Loch Lomond Scotch Whisky Distillery. It all started with the Bulloch family and its interest in Scotch Whisky trade back in 1842. First involved in wholesaling the Bulloch family sold their own label whisky, gin and vodka and then purchased the Loch Lomond Distillery in 1985. In 1993 a set of grain stills was added to the distillery to secure an adequate supply of grain whisky. Now Loch Lomond Distillery is the only distillery in Scotland producing both grain whisky and malt whisky on the same place. Loch Lomond Whisky Distillery produces an average of 10 million litres grain alcohol and 2.5 million litres of malt alcohol.
Situated south of Killearn, Glengoyne distillery can be reached easily from Glasgow Stirling or Edinburgh. The distillery is one of the best whisky distilleries worldwide and has received several awards such as the “Malt Maniacs Award“ in 2005 and 2006. Glengoyne’s 17 year old whisky is under the “Best of the Best” Highland Malt Whiskies according to the “Whisky Magazine”. The name “Glengoyne” derived from “Glen Guin” meaning Glen of the Wild Geese. Glengoyne Distillery has been producing whisky since 200 years. Glengoyne uses the water for the whisky production from the hills nearby instead of River Dochart which is nearby the distillery.
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Glengoyne Distillery
Situated south of Killearn, Glengoyne distillery can be reached easily from Glasgow Stirling or Edinburgh. The distillery is one of the best whisky distilleries worldwide and has received several awards such as the “Malt Maniacs Award“ in 2005 and 2006. Glengoyne’s 17 year old whisky is under the “Best of the Best” Highland Malt Whiskies according to the “Whisky Magazine”. The name “Glengoyne” derived from “Glen Guin” meaning Glen of the Wild Geese. Glengoyne Distillery has been producing whisky since 200 years. Glengoyne uses the water for the whisky production from the hills nearby instead of River Dochart which is nearby the distillery.
Situated in Perthshire and was originally a cotton mill that has been converted. Opened in 1965, Deanston Distillery started with its first production in 1966. This makes the distillery one of the youngest in Scotland. Now Burn Stewart Distillers Ltd owns the distillery. Deanston Distillery produces its own energy by using turbines at a dam in River Teith a few miles from the distillery. Also the water used for the whisky is from the same river. About 15% of the whisky production is single malt and the other 85% is used for blends and malt liqueur. Some of the blends are “Scottish Leader” and “Black Bottle”.
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Deanston Distillery
Teith RoadSituated in Perthshire and was originally a cotton mill that has been converted. Opened in 1965, Deanston Distillery started with its first production in 1966. This makes the distillery one of the youngest in Scotland. Now Burn Stewart Distillers Ltd owns the distillery. Deanston Distillery produces its own energy by using turbines at a dam in River Teith a few miles from the distillery. Also the water used for the whisky is from the same river. About 15% of the whisky production is single malt and the other 85% is used for blends and malt liqueur. Some of the blends are “Scottish Leader” and “Black Bottle”.
Situated between Glasgow and Loch Lomond. Unique about Auchentoshan Distillery is the triple distillation which brings the 8% ABV liquid up to 81% while double distillation usually reaches 70% ABV. Auchentoshan produces one of the smoothest and delicate single malt scotch whisky with notes of vanilla, green apples, and fresh citrus. The products range from the Auchentoshan Classic to the bourbon and Spanish sherry cask matured 21 year old version. Auchentoshan also offers a range of limited editions such as the Auchentoshan 1957. Situated just 20 minutes from Glasgow city centre, Auchentoshan Distillery is easy to reach by car and public transport.
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Auchentoshan Distillery
Great Western RoadSituated between Glasgow and Loch Lomond. Unique about Auchentoshan Distillery is the triple distillation which brings the 8% ABV liquid up to 81% while double distillation usually reaches 70% ABV. Auchentoshan produces one of the smoothest and delicate single malt scotch whisky with notes of vanilla, green apples, and fresh citrus. The products range from the Auchentoshan Classic to the bourbon and Spanish sherry cask matured 21 year old version. Auchentoshan also offers a range of limited editions such as the Auchentoshan 1957. Situated just 20 minutes from Glasgow city centre, Auchentoshan Distillery is easy to reach by car and public transport.
Glenturret is the most visited Whisky Distillery in Scotland and its Single Malt is part of the Famous Grouse Blended Whisky. The Distillery is situated in Crieff nearby Perth and can be reached easily from Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh by car or with organised bus tours. Glenturret produces single malt whiskies that mature 8, 10, 12, 15 or 21 years in bourbon casks. The general tasting notes of the single malts are smooth with honey and vanilla with a long toffee and honey finish. Established in 1775 Glenturret is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland. The original name of Glenturret is “Hosh” and it was owned by the Drummond Family.
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The Glenturret Distillery
Glenturret is the most visited Whisky Distillery in Scotland and its Single Malt is part of the Famous Grouse Blended Whisky. The Distillery is situated in Crieff nearby Perth and can be reached easily from Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh by car or with organised bus tours. Glenturret produces single malt whiskies that mature 8, 10, 12, 15 or 21 years in bourbon casks. The general tasting notes of the single malts are smooth with honey and vanilla with a long toffee and honey finish. Established in 1775 Glenturret is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland. The original name of Glenturret is “Hosh” and it was owned by the Drummond Family.
Tullibardine Distillery is an independent Scottish distillery producing Highland Single Malt whiskies. Located north of the scenic Ochil Hills in Perthshire, Tullibardine can be reached within 45 minutes from Glasgow and Edinburgh. All single malts mature in either American Oak (former bourbon casks) or European oak (former sherry casks). The whiskies are smooth and have a fruity flavour with a clean crisp finish. On nosing, the whiskies are fresh , floral scent with hints of vanilla and chocolate orange. The variety ranges from the Aged Oak whiskies to the 1988 Single Malt. Besides whiskies, Tullibardine also produces the Tullibardine 1488 Cream Liqueur and the Tullibardine 1488 Ales.
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Tullibardine Distillery
Tullibardine DistilleryTullibardine Distillery is an independent Scottish distillery producing Highland Single Malt whiskies. Located north of the scenic Ochil Hills in Perthshire, Tullibardine can be reached within 45 minutes from Glasgow and Edinburgh. All single malts mature in either American Oak (former bourbon casks) or European oak (former sherry casks). The whiskies are smooth and have a fruity flavour with a clean crisp finish. On nosing, the whiskies are fresh , floral scent with hints of vanilla and chocolate orange. The variety ranges from the Aged Oak whiskies to the 1988 Single Malt. Besides whiskies, Tullibardine also produces the Tullibardine 1488 Cream Liqueur and the Tullibardine 1488 Ales.
Edradour Distillery is Scotland’s smallest distillery and is nestled in the hills above Pitlochry in Perthshire. It was built in the nineteenth century and seems to have hardly changed over the past 170 year. This distillery produces only twelve casks of whisky a week and all whiskies are hand-made. Because of the small amount produced it can be quite hard to find a retailer where you can by the whisky. However it is also possible to order the Whisky directly from the distillery. Even though the distillery is very small its whisky gets exported to many countries all over the world. The whisky is smooth with a creamy texture and a hint of smokiness. It has a honey-nutted finish. This whisky matures for 10 years until it reaches the peak quality.
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Edradour Distillery
Edradour Distillery is Scotland’s smallest distillery and is nestled in the hills above Pitlochry in Perthshire. It was built in the nineteenth century and seems to have hardly changed over the past 170 year. This distillery produces only twelve casks of whisky a week and all whiskies are hand-made. Because of the small amount produced it can be quite hard to find a retailer where you can by the whisky. However it is also possible to order the Whisky directly from the distillery. Even though the distillery is very small its whisky gets exported to many countries all over the world. The whisky is smooth with a creamy texture and a hint of smokiness. It has a honey-nutted finish. This whisky matures for 10 years until it reaches the peak quality.
Produces the Single Malts Aberfeldy 12 and Aberfeldy 21. The distillery was founded by John Dewar and opened in 1898. Even though the distillery had to go through tough times because of World War I and II, it was enlarged in 1972. Next to the distillery is “Dewar’s World of Whisky”, a centre for education and marketing of the products. The single malts are known for having a heather and honey nose and a full body taste. The finish is dry and spicy with bitter hint of Seville oranges. Aberfeldy Distillery was awarded with a number of prizes such as medals from the San Francisco World Spirits competition.
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Aberfeldy
Produces the Single Malts Aberfeldy 12 and Aberfeldy 21. The distillery was founded by John Dewar and opened in 1898. Even though the distillery had to go through tough times because of World War I and II, it was enlarged in 1972. Next to the distillery is “Dewar’s World of Whisky”, a centre for education and marketing of the products. The single malts are known for having a heather and honey nose and a full body taste. The finish is dry and spicy with bitter hint of Seville oranges. Aberfeldy Distillery was awarded with a number of prizes such as medals from the San Francisco World Spirits competition.
Situated near Pitlochry in Perthshire is Blair Athol Distillery. The distillery was opened in 1798 by Robert Robertson. The water used for the whisky production is from the Allt Dour Burn. Even though about 90% of the whisky is sold to Bell’s for the production of Blended Whiskies, the whisky is also sold as a single malt. The single malts available are a 8 years, 12 years or 27 years old whisky. The company produces about 2,000,000 litres of whisky. The whisky has a mellow deep-toned fruity aroma with a smooth finish. It is one of the main whiskies for Bell’s Blend which is a popular brand in the UK, Scandinavia and South Africa.
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Blair Athol Distillery
Perth RoadSituated near Pitlochry in Perthshire is Blair Athol Distillery. The distillery was opened in 1798 by Robert Robertson. The water used for the whisky production is from the Allt Dour Burn. Even though about 90% of the whisky is sold to Bell’s for the production of Blended Whiskies, the whisky is also sold as a single malt. The single malts available are a 8 years, 12 years or 27 years old whisky. The company produces about 2,000,000 litres of whisky. The whisky has a mellow deep-toned fruity aroma with a smooth finish. It is one of the main whiskies for Bell’s Blend which is a popular brand in the UK, Scandinavia and South Africa.