BenRiach distillery

BenRiach Distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery located in the Speyside region of Scotland. It was established in 1898 by John Duff, a notable figure in the Scotch whisky industry. The distillery is known for its diverse range of single malt whiskies, which are enjoyed by connoisseurs worldwide.

History

The BenRiach Distillery was founded by John Duff, who had previously established the Longmorn Distillery. The distillery was built close to the Longmorn Distillery, with the intention of using the latter's railway facilities. However, the Pattison crash, a significant event in the whisky industry, occurred shortly after the distillery's establishment, leading to its closure in 1900.

The distillery remained closed until 1965, when it was reopened by Glenlivet Distillers Ltd. Under their ownership, the distillery began to experiment with several types of whisky, including peated and unpeated variants. This marked a significant departure from the traditional Speyside style, which is typically unpeated.

Production

The BenRiach Distillery produces a wide range of whiskies, including both peated and unpeated single malts. The distillery uses traditional methods of whisky production, including copper pot stills and oak casks for maturation. The water used in the production process is sourced from the BenRiach Burn, which runs through the distillery grounds.

The distillery's core range includes the BenRiach Original Ten, BenRiach Twelve, and BenRiach Twenty Five. In addition to these, the distillery also releases limited edition whiskies and single cask bottlings.

Ownership

In 2004, the BenRiach Distillery was acquired by an independent consortium, led by industry veteran Billy Walker. Under their ownership, the distillery's profile was significantly raised, and it began to receive recognition for its innovative whiskies.

In 2016, the distillery was purchased by Brown-Forman, an American spirits company. This marked the company's first venture into the Scotch whisky industry.

Awards

The BenRiach Distillery has received numerous awards for its whiskies. These include multiple gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the International Wine and Spirit Competition.

See also

• Scotch whisky
• Speyside (whisky region)
• List of whisky brands
• List of distilleries in Scotland