Dufftown distillery

Dufftown distillery

Dufftown Distillery

Location	Dufftown, Moray, Scotland
Owner	Diageo
Founded	1895
Status	Active
Water source	Jock's Well
Capacity	4,000,000 litres per year

Dufftown Distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery located in Dufftown, Moray, Scotland. It is one of the many distilleries owned by Diageo, a multinational beverage company. The distillery was established in 1895 and has since become known for producing high-quality single malt Scotch whisky.

History

Dufftown Distillery was founded in 1895 by Peter Mackenzie and his partners. The distillery was built on the site of an old mill, utilizing the pure water from Jock's Well. Over the years, the distillery has undergone several expansions and modernizations to increase its production capacity. In 1933, the distillery was acquired by Arthur Bell & Sons Ltd., which later became part of Diageo.

Production

The distillery sources its water from Jock's Well, which is known for its purity and mineral content. The production process at Dufftown Distillery involves traditional methods, including malting, mashing, fermentation, distillation, and maturation. The distillery uses copper pot stills for distillation, which contribute to the unique flavor profile of its whisky.

Products

Dufftown Distillery produces a range of single malt Scotch whiskies, including the well-known Singleton of Dufftown. The whiskies are characterized by their rich, fruity flavors and smooth finish. The distillery also produces whiskies for various blended whiskies under the Diageo portfolio.

Visitor Centre

The distillery has a visitor centre that offers guided tours, tastings, and a shop where visitors can purchase exclusive bottlings and other merchandise. The tours provide an insight into the whisky-making process and the history of the distillery.

See also

• List of distilleries in Scotland
• Scotch whisky
• Diageo
• Single malt Scotch whisky
• Blended Scotch whisky