Production places
Connections to water sources, peat places, maltings, cooperages, warehouses and maturation sites. Uncertain connections are labelled.
No documented production places are linked to this distillery yet.
History
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Glen Albyn was founded in 1846 by James Sutherland, provost of Inverness.
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It quickly became the largest distillery in the Highlands, producing around 75,000 gallons of Scottish whisky per year.
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Due to the economic downturn in the early 1980s, the distillery was closed in 1983 by the international owner Guinness (now Diageo).
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In December 2022 Glen Albyn was restored and began supplying water from the Loch Ness area again.
Production
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Glen Albyn produces single malt Scotch whisky with a focus on the authentic Highland character.
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All ingredients are locally sourced, and the water is drawn from the Loch Ness valley, contributing to high purity.
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Glen Albyn is 100% produced, bottled and labeled in Scotland.
Tasting Notes
- The whisky description emphasizes an emotive expression of raw, natural beauty and the breath of the Highlands; it conveys a sense of the Highlands in taste and character (based on the description of the whisky's focus and origin).
Events and News
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1983: The distillery closed as a result of the economic downturn.
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December 2022: Glen Albyn was revived and production restarted with water from the Loch Ness area, continuing local production in Scotland.
Company's Philosophy and Values
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Focus on quality, craftsmanship and authenticity through locally sourced ingredients and a water source closely tied to its locality.
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Emphasis on a 100% Scottish production and labeling process that underlines authenticity and sustainable production.