Glen Scotia distillery
 Glen Scotia Single Malt 12 Year Old | |
| Region: Campbeltown | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Loch Lomond Distillery |
| Founded | 1832 |
| Status | Operational |
| Water source | Crosshill Loch |
| Number of stills | 1 wash 1 spirit still |
| Capacity | 250,000 litres |
| Glen Scotia | |
| Type | Single Malt 12 Year |
| Distillery Select | |
| Type | Heavily Peated/Peated |
The Glen Scotia distillery is a producer of single malt Scotch whisky that was founded in 1832.[1]
History
Glen Scotia Distillery was built in 1832, and has been operating for approximately one hundred and eighty years. Situated in Campbeltown (the Victorian Whisky Capital of the World) the distillery has a formidable pedigree.Template:Www.glenscotia-distillery.co.uk Campbeltown is a small town on the Kintyre peninsular on the west coast of Scotland, affectionately known as the “Wee Toon”, and, remarkably for a town of its size, still has 3 operating distilleries; Glen Scotia, Springbank, Glengyle. These distilleries give a remarkable insight into the history of making whisky in this remote, once prolific, whisky making region of Scotland. Glen Scotia was formally known as 'Scotia' when it was first founded in 1837 by Stewart & Galbraith and Company. Stewart & Galbraith Co. ran the Distillery for almost 60 years. Notable industrialist Duncan MacCallum purchased the distillery in 1891 and he constructed the large frontage (Malting Floors) which run horizontally across High Street which is a street in Campbeltown.
The start of the new century was a period of upheaval for the whisky industry in Campbeltown and all of Scotland. The First World War, prohibition and over production all conspired to weaken demand. Glen Scotia Distillery was sold out of Campbeltown hands, after World War One and after over one hundred years, to a Glasgow blending house which is known as, Loch Lomond Distillery. Glen Scotia currently operates with a staff of just five employees making it one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland. However, the current annual production levels stand at around 150,000 litres, making it one of the most efficient.Template:Www.glenscotia-distillery.co.uk
Product Range
Glen Scotia revamped its line in early 2013 and extended its official bottling range to 10yr, 12yr, 16yr, 18yr and 21yr. In addition to this, they updated their packaging with a range-wide graphic of a long haired Highland Cow under the northern lights, each year differentiated by a different colour scheme. Also, the entire range is now bottled at a heftier 46% ABV.
Equipment
Glen Scotia has 1 Wash Still and 1 Spirit Still and 6 Stainless Steel Washbacks. The washbacks that Glen Scotia originally had were more than 40 Years Old and were made out of Corton Steel
References
Notes
- ↑ Brander 1996, p. 83.
Bibliography
- Brander, Michael (1996). Brander's guide to Scotch whisky (5 ed.). New York: Globe Pequot. p. 83. ISBN 1558214801. OCLC 34851266.
- Smith, Robin (2001). Lawson, Alan, ed. The making of Scotland: a comprehensive guide to the growth of its cities, towns, and villages. Edinburgh: Canongate. pp. 149–151. ISBN 1841951706. OCLC 48920986.
- Stirk, David (2005). The Distilleries of Campbeltown: The Rise and Fall of the Whisky Capital of the World. Glasgow: Neil Wilson Publishing Ltd. ISBN 978-1903238844.
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Coordinates: 55°25′46.25″N 05°36′15.25″W / 55.4295139°N 5.6042361°W