History

The Langholm distillery was founded in 1765 by the Esk River in Dumfries (Lowlands). According to Alfred Barnard, it was in the hands of the then-owner, Mr. Arthur Connell and his family for more than 60 years. The plant lay by Skipper's Bridge, Langholm, Dumfries (55° 08’ 31” N, 02° 59’ 18” W). The distillery was run as a malt whisky distillery; according to the text, "The make is pure Malt", and about 46,000 gallons of spirit were produced annually. According to history, Birch Whisky was also mentioned, which his father taught him the secret of making. The motive power of the distillery was solely water, and the water was channeled through a channel cut in the rock. Stills: 1 wash and 2 spirit stills. The owners were unknown (n.a.). The distillery ceased production in 1917 and was dismantled in 1926 and partially demolished in 1929. The region belonged to Dumfriesshire, Lowlands.

Production and Techniques

Production / Manufacturing

• Region: Lowlands (Dumfriesshire).
• Stills: 1 wash still and 2 spirit stills.
• Power source: Water power; the water was channeled through a channel cut in the rock.
• Malted grain: The make is pure Malt.
• Annual production: 46,000 gallons.
• Contributed to blending: Mountain Dew.

Products

• Regular Bottlings: n.a. (there were no standard single malt under the rules).
• Birch Whisky secret was learned by the manager's father.

Visits and Experiences

• Visitor centre: No.

Philosophy

• The distillery was operated as pure malt whisky; the operation used water power; distillation yield and blending were part of the production. The Birch Whisky secret was learned from the father over a long time.