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Glen Elgin distillery

Coordinates: 57°35′56.65″N 3°16′39.22″W / 57.5990694°N 3.2775611°W / 57.5990694; -3.2775611
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Glen Elgin
Region: Speyside
OwnerDiageo
Founded1898
StatusActive
Water sourceMillbuies Loch Springs
No. of stills3 wash stills (7000 liters)
3 spirit stills (8000 liters)[1]
Capacity1,830,000 liters

Glen Elgin distillery is a Scotch single malt whisky distillery in Fogwatt, Moray, Scotland.

History

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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

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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

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  1. ^ Glen Elgin on whisky.com
  2. ^ McCormack, Rachel (2018). Chasing the Dram: Finding the Spirit of Whisky. Simon & Schuster UK.
  3. ^ DK (2011). Great Whiskies. Dorling Kindersley. p. 132.
  4. ^ "The Guinness / Distillers Saga: The Aftermath". Scottish Whisky Magazine. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Glen Elgin 18 years Cadenhead". Old Liquor Company. Retrieved 8 October 2023.

57°35′56.65″N 3°16′39.22″W / 57.5990694°N 3.2775611°W / 57.5990694; -3.2775611